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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. 

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  • NORBERTINE HISTORY NORBERTINE HISTORY
    As a community of faith, Archmere celebrates its Catholic heritage and the Norbertine charism, united by the importance placed on community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom, welcoming students of all faith traditions.
  • COMMITMENT TO DEI COMMITMENT TO DEI
    Saint Norbert's vision was to give people a "sense of place" and belonging, and the Archmere Academy community seeks to embody that vision. This commitment to a diverse school community is reflected today in the school’s mission statement, core values, and everyday operations.
  • SUPPORT ARCHMERE ACADEMY SUPPORT ARCHMERE ACADEMY
    Every gift makes a difference in the Archmere community in a meaningful way. Donating to the Archmere Fund helps ensure that we can continue to provide scholarships and financial assistance to families. 

Recent Archmere News

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  • Seniors Drew Duncan, Brendan Burke Earn All-American Lacrosse Awards

    Head Coach Pete Duncan led the Archmere lacrosse team to a 13-5 record this season, Diamond State Athletic Conference Championship for the fourth year in a row, and a #5 seed in the DIAA State Tournament. The team pushed themselves this year outside of the state and their conference, competing against teams in Maryland and Pennsylvania, and narrowly losing to top 15 competition. Archmere lacrosse not only boasted 13 All-Conference players, a Player of the Year, Coach of the Year and team Sportsmanship Award, in addition to 6 All-State players, but also senior captains Drew Duncan and Brendan Burke recently earned All-American honors.
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  • Photo by William Bretzger

    Andy Zhu '24 Makes History with 4th Straight Tennis Title and Undefeated High School Career

    Archmere senior Andy Zhu battled Wilmington Charter's Ryan He, the heat and a heaping of internal pressure to win the boys’ first singles at the DIAA Tennis Championships on May 23rd at St. Andrew's. It was his fourth individual title as he joined one of the rarest clubs in Delaware scholastic sports. The match, though it ended in straight sets, was full of long rallies in much hotter temperatures. Andy is just the second player ever to win four straight boys first singles titles at the DIAA Tennis Tournament.
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  • Boys Lacrosse Holds Wilmington Friends to Two Goals, Heads to Semifinals

    The Auks defense held the Quakers to one goal in the final three quarters of the DIAA State Tournament Quarterfinals on Saturday, May 25. Defeating Wilmington Friends 10-2 on the road, Archmere dominated possession for most of the game, securing their place in the Semifinals. Archmere will play #1 seed Salesianum at Abessinio Stadium on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 pm. Tickets must be purchased in advance at: https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA

    Delaware Online interviewed several of the players after the game. Subscribers may view the video here.
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3600 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
Phone: 302-798-6632
Fax: 302-798-7290
Archmere Academy is a private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy,
grades 9-12 founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.