Welcome to Archmere
Since opening its doors in 1932, Archmere Academy's strong academic program fosters empathetic leaders prepared for every good work. As a result, Archmere Academy students challenge themselves, think critically, and discover their greatest potential.
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CURRICULUM
Archmere's academic curriculum challenges all students to advance their critical thinking, sharpen their academic skills, take ownership of their learning potential, and advocate for their own educational goals. -
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Archmere At A Glance
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$3.3 Mil
Awarded AnnuallyFinancial aid, merit scholarships, and annual scholarships are awarded each year. -
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Average Class SizeArchmere Academy's strong academic program includes core and elective courses in a small classroom setting. -
89.4%
AP Capstone DiplomasSince introducing the program, 89.4% of AP Capstone students have earned their AP Capstone Diploma. -
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DIAA Varsity Teams82% of the student body competes in interscholastic sports. -
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AP tests scored 3+In 2022, 113 Archmere students earned AP Scholar Awards with an average score of 3.574 out of 5. -
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Families Receive Financial AssistanceMany Archmere families receive some form of tuition assistance, with an average of $7000 per year. -
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Student-Teacher RatioArchmere's small class size allows faculty to guide students to become organized, self-motivated, and independent learners. -
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College AcceptanceArchmere's College Counseling Office assists every student in finding the right college with the best academic, extracurricular, and social fit for them.
Recent News
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Volleyball Battles Newark Charter for 5 Set Win, Moves on to Quarterfinals
On Saturday, November 2 the Archmere volleyball team traveled to take on Newark Charter in the second round of the DIAA State Tournament. Coming off of a first round win against Conrad, the Auks, seeded eleventh, "stormed back" during the exciting back and forth match, defeating the sixth seed Patriots in 5 sets. Set scores were 22-25, 25-15, 25-20, 21-25, and 15-12.Read More -
Volleyball Sweeps Conrad in First Round of State Tournament
Read MoreOn Halloween night, the Auks’ volleyball team recorded a 3-0 sweep of Conrad in the first round of the DIAA State Tournament at home in the newly renovated Moglia Fieldhouse. Set scores were 25-17, 25-18, and 25-14. The Red Wolves took a 3-1 lead out of the gate, although for the rest of the match they could never get the lead above two points. Bridget Malloy '26, Claire McGonigle '25 and Lilly Guzevich '27 all had big nights for the Auks. The 11th-seeded Auks will play No. 6 Newark Charter on Saturday morning, November 2nd, in the second round. Tickets must be purchased online at the DIAA GoFan website. -
Field Hockey Defeats Concord, Moves on to Quarterfinals
Read MoreArchmere, the sixth seed, defeated No. 11 Concord at home on October 30th in the first round of the State Tournament. The field hockey team finished the regular season at 11-4, with wins over Division II tournament qualifiers Saint Mark’s, Tower Hill and Tatnall, along with Division I participant Wilmington Charter. All four of their losses came against teams seeded higher than them: Division II’s Wilmington Friends, Caravel and Newark Charter, and Smyrna of Division I. -
Cheer Team Volunteers with "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer"
The Archmere Cheerleading team brought the Auks spirit as featured volunteers to the 22nd annual American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Sunday, October 27, 2024, held at Bellevue State Park. Our cheerleaders warmed up the crowd in line dances and activities leading up to the Survivor's Celebration, during which they supported the event speakers, who themselves are survivors of breast cancer.Read More
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Archmere Academy is just over the Pennsylvania-Delaware state line, approximately 30 minutes south of Center City, Philadelphia. We can't wait to welcome you to visit our beautiful, collegiate-style campus. Shadow Day visits for 8th graders begin on September 28th.
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.
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