About Archmere

About Archmere

Our Mission

Archmere Academy is a Catholic, Norbertine college preparatory school, valuing community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom. Nurturing body and soul, mind and heart, Archmere focuses on the whole person through academic excellence, faith reflection, social development, and service to others. Inspired by its heritage, Archmere cultivates empathetic leaders- young men and women prepared for every good work.

Who We Are

Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy is known for its rigorous academic program. The academic disciplines foster critical thinking skills, strengthen analytical reasoning, and foster intellectual creativity through each department. Parents and caregivers choose Archmere for their children because choosing our door opens others. Students choose Archmere because of the opportunities available to them. 

We strive to inspire students to challenge themselves, think critically, and ultimately reach their greatest potential. The dedicated faculty at Archmere shows a commitment to student learning and provides personal attention for students, creating an authentic student-teacher connection that's based on trust, respect, and a shared pursuit of achievement. 

Through the support and guidance at Archmere, students have every opportunity to find true personal distinction. 

Recent Archmere News

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  • Five Students Invited to DE Governor's School for Arts

    Congratulations to Archmere sophomores Allison Qu, Lauren Nguyen, Sophia Silverman, Annie Shaposky, and Jessica Li for earning spots in this summer's very prestigious Governor's School for Excellence. The Delaware Governor's School for Excellence is a one-week summer program that brings together academically and artistically talented Delaware high school students who have completed their sophomore year.
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  • Archmere Academy Powers Past Christiana in 18-4 Softball Match

    The Archmere softball team bounced back in a big way Wednesday afternoon, dominating Christiana High School in an 18-4 victory. After suffering a tough two-run loss in its previous outing, Archmere responded with one of its strongest offensive performances of the season. The Auks have now recorded six wins by 10 runs or more this year.
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  • Auks Extend Winning Streak with 4–0 Victory Over St. Elizabeth

    The Archmere Academy baseball team continued its strong late-season run on Tuesday, earning a 4–0 victory over the St. Elizabeth Vikings and extending its winning streak to four games.
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Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.