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School Overview

Archmere Academy is a Roman Catholic, independent, college preparatory school inspired by the Norbertine tradition and a heritage of committed faculty, alumni, families, and friends.
Archmere welcomes faculty and students of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.
Through dedication to academic excellence, social development, community service, and faith reflection, Archmere focuses on the education of the whole student.
This philosophy encourages and supports the unique qualities and differences of students in achieving the maximum level of their abilities.
Understanding their moral obligation to the global community, young men and women graduate from Archmere prepared for college, career and vocation in life.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$25700
Enrollment
503
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:9
AP
21
Average ACT Score
25.3
Class Size
15

Matriculation

(2013-2016)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#4 Columbia University 1 +
#4 University of Chicago 1 +
#8 Duke University 1 +
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#15 Vanderbilt University 1 +
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1 +
#18 University of Notre Dame 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#27 Tufts University 1 +
#27 Wake Forest University 1 +
#29 University of Michigan 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#34 College of William and Mary 1 +
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 Tulane University 1 +
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#47 Lehigh University 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#51 University of Miami 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
#57 University of Connecticut 1 +
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
#61 Clemson University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#72 American University 1 +
#72 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#75 Michigan State University 1 +
#75 University of Delaware 1 +
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#82 Texas Christian University 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#89 University of San Diego 1 +
#89 University of Vermont 1 +
LAC #19 Grinnell College 1 +
#96 Saint Louis University 1 +
#96 University of Alabama 1 +
#99 Drexel University 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
LAC #22 United States Military Academy 1 +
LAC #25 Bryn Mawr College 1 +
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1 +
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1 +
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1 +
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1 +
LAC #40 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2013-2016 Total
All schools 55
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#3 Harvard College 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 1 + 1
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1
#7 Duke University 1 + 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1
#12 University of Chicago 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1
#40 Tufts University 1 + 1
#43 Boston University 1 + 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2013-2016 Total
All schools 12
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#4 Swarthmore College 1 + 1
#11 Grinnell College 1 + 1
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 1 + 1
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 + 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(21)

Sports

(19)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fencing
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(83)
Academic Bowl
Amnesty International
Auk Ambassadors
Auks for Life
Community Service Clubs
Computer Club
Academic Bowl
Amnesty International
Auk Ambassadors
Auks for Life
Community Service Clubs
Computer Club
Delaware Science Olympiad
Drama Club
Ecology Club
Fencing Club
Forensics
French Club
French National Honors Society
German Club
German National Honors Society
Habitat for Humanity
Horticultural Society
Intramural Basketball
Intramural Bowling
Mastersingers
Mathematics League
Mock Trial
Model United Nations
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
Robotics Club
S.A.D.D
Spanish Club
Spanish National Honors Society
Stage Band
Stage Crew
Student Council (StuCo)
Tapestry (Literary/Arts Magazine)
TEAMS (Test of Engineering Aptitude
Mathematics
and Science)
The Green Arch (student newspaper)
The Patio (Yearbook)
Video Announcements (video production
news
video editing) Academic Bowl
Auks for Life
Computer Club
Drama Club
Ecology Club
Fencing Club
Forensics
French Club
German Club
Mastersingers
Mock Trial
Robotics Club
S.A.D.D
Spanish Club
Stage Band
Stage Crew
Amnesty International
Auk Ambassadors
Community Service Clubs
Delaware Science Olympiad
French National Honors Society
German National Honors Society
Habitat for Humanity
Horticultural Society
Intramural Basketball
Intramural Bowling
Mathematics League
Model United Nations
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Science Honor Society
Spanish National Honors Society
Student Council (StuCo)
Tapestry (Literary/Arts Magazine)
TEAMS (Test of Engineering Aptitude
Mathematics
and Science)
The Green Arch (student newspaper)
The Patio (Yearbook)
Video Announcements (video production
news
video editing)
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Contact Info

http://www.archmereacademy.com
3600 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703
302-798-6632
llightcap@archmereacademy.com
Delaware

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1932
Campus Size: 38 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL Junior

Frequently Ask Questions about Archmere Academy

Tell me a bit about Archmere Academy.
Archmere Academy is Co-ed private day school located in Delaware, US. It was founded 1932 , and currently has about 503 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.archmereacademy.com.
Does Archmere Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Archmere Academy is offering 21 AP courses.

Archmere Academy also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Archmere Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2013-2016, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, Columbia University and University of Chicago.
What is the application requirement for Archmere Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Archmere Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Archmere Academy’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Archmere Academy in 2024 is $25,700 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at llightcap@archmereacademy.com .
Where is Archmere Academy located?
Archmere Academy is located in the State of Delaware of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 18 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Archmere Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Archmere Academy is within top 2000 for all schools on FindingSchool.

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How to start with an application with Archmere Academy?
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Also it is highly recommended to visit Archmere Academy’s official site: http://www.archmereacademy.com or call them at 302-798-6632.
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Yes, here are few: Holy Saviour St John Fisher School, The Christian Academy and Padua Academy High School.

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Nearby City

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, the largest city in Pennsylvania, holds a pivotal place in U.S. history. Once the nation's capital, it is home to iconic landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. With a population of 1,603,797 as of the 2020 census, Philadelphia is a hub for arts, culture, and education. The city is known for its rich history, diverse neighborhoods, and vibrant arts scene. It also plays a major role in life sciences, business, and industry, making it a key city in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Population (2022) 1,447,395
Cost of Living Higher than average 7%
Nearby Airport Philadelphia International Airport
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