The Archer School for Girls Reviews

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Though I enjoyed my experience in middle school I found my high school education lacking. The college preparation left me under prepared in STEM subjects but has helped me so far in English/Humanites.

I am warning you to not waste your money or time at this school. Everything is way too expensive for what the school actually offers. The political agenda in English, history, and meetings is indoctrination and not education. You will not develop critical thinking skills whatsoever, nor will expand your English vocabulary or get the chance to study biblical or classic texts in class. Honestly, I wouldn’t have joined this this school if I’d ‛a‛ know what I was in for. Language classes are alright, just would be better if they were daily. On topic of schedule, the class schedule is odd and follows 8 number rotations rather than days of the week, which cannot be memorized. The classes need to use paper, pencils, and books instead of computers because they don’t allow students to use their brain to think critically when an answer is just a few clicks away.

Don’t let the tall pole with cute, shiny colorful ribbons in front of the school fool you, for the school is weird beyond description.

As a recent alum, I can attest that if I ever have a daughter, I will most certainly be enrolling her at Archer. I cannot express my gratitude enough towards this community, the academics, and all the unique programs that continue to shock other students at my university when I talk about them. I’ll always remember the courtyard and the dinning hall on a warm spring day, the sounds of violins and choirs echoing around the campus, girls engrossed in philosophical debates, and laughter at every turn. I attend a college with an 8% acceptance rate as of 2023 and can confidently say that I was extremely over-prepared socially and academically when I on campus for my first day. I feel infinitely blessed to have had enjoyed 6 years at the most wonderful liberal-arts, girl’s school in the country.

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My daughter has enjoyed her middle and high school experience at The Archer School for Girls. The faculty and administration's dedication to the students exemplifies a tremendous level of care.

Archer really helped me grow as an individual. It helped me find my voice and learn how to advocate for myself and others. The environment is very supportive, but as a low-income Latina I felt out of place at times.

I started at Archer as a freshman and left after my sophomore year. It was not a good experience. I felt completely alienated as one of two students in my grade who wasn't either ultra rich or on finical aid. During my time there, I was bullied by my peers and a teacher gave me a harder exam than the rest of the grade. The school is highly conformist in nature and if you do not subscribe to their version of white-centric second wave feminism, you will be a target. The academics were average, I was never able to get the classes I wanted, and I found that a lot of my classes covered what I learned in middle school, oftentimes at a lower level. I still have nightmares from the backpacking trip I was forced to complete my freshman year.

The reason I gave it two stars is because I did make a few amazing friends there and there were a few wonderful teachers that truly impacted my intellectual journey. Overall, I do, however, regret attending and not leaving after my first year.

Overall I had a pretty positive experience at this school. In my years attending this institution, I only had a few relatively minor inconveniences.

I would like to see more diversity in the lessons(reading more POC authors, etc.) but I have amazing memories at Archer and the teachers are the best(very understanding and open to feedback from students).

I love how the Archer School for Girls strives to provide all students with equal opportunities to reach their fullest potential.

While this school provides good financial aid and high quality education and resources it is toxic and racist. In their 25-year history Archer has never fully addressed any of their incredibly racist and problematic classes and practices. Instead, they rely heavily on students of color, who have been traumatized by their institution, to not only talk about our racial trauma but educate white students for them. Instead of reforming curriculum or hiring a single teach of color they create more leadership positions for students to do their job for them. The students are also incredibly wealthy, privileged, and rude to anyone who is not.

I loved Archer! I thought it was a really open and honest community of people who were committed to supporting each other and uplifting one another during and after our high school experience. My only criticism was lack of diversity and lack of conversations on financial priviledge

Perhaps one of the worst experiences of my life. The teachers themselves seem to have little experience in actually engaging their students and, while there are some exceptions, the curriculum feels dull and the material on the brink of lazy. The school itself has a nice campus but, is poorly main and, those in charge hardly interact with the students themselves and only seem to concern themselves with good press. The school as a whole is mediocre and only seems to foster mediocre minds and stifles creative unless it's perfectly packaged to fit its agenda. Also the student body is lacking diversity in both the student body and mindset.

My experience at Archer is not like anything. My years there have been wonderful. The Fall Outings, Arrow Week, lunches on the Sport Court, Spirit Week, the Seniors' Haunted House, literally everything about this school is magical. The most mundane things you do seem to be unique in themselves, so I am grateful to have been an Archer sister.

I loved my six years at Archer and would recommend it to any girl who is invested in their education and loves learning. The teachers are amazing; I have never felt bored by the classes. You are treated not as a child, but (to a certain extent) an equal, where teachers listen to you and are invested in your growth, not only as a student, but as a person as well. I was on the speech and debate team in high school and loved it! Spirit events at Archer are unparalleled! The entire school is brought together at the heart of campus, the courtyard, and there is just so much joy and happiness. I really don't know how to explain it any other way. I just graduated (class of 2020) and can, without a doubt, say I am ready to take on college with confidence and poise, all which I gained from my education at Archer.

Archer is a great school. I feel very prepared in what I have learned, and will no doubt be ready for college. The school spirit is also so widespread, the energy is contagious :)

The students are very sweet, it's a great energy. The faculty and administration really care about the students, their everyday experience and well-being. Academics provide a healthy sense of competition, super safe campus with great faculty and staff. Strong science, math, theater and art programs.

It is an all girls school and their mission is to make girls strong leaders with joyful learning. I believe this to be true. It is the only school I wanted to go to and can't believe I only have one more year.

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Archer is an incredible school that not only prepares students for their future endeavors but also fosters a tight-knit community of bright, supportive young woman. Attending an all-girls school has founded my entire approach to learning and activism, teaching me a freedom to think without restriction and to liberally explore my identity.

Academically, Archer provides rigor and the teachers are all very knowledgeable and challenge us, as students to push our thinking. Socially I think diversity is still lacking not only in terms of students but also teachers and faculty.

More freedom for upper schoolers and less strict rules for coming to campus and leaving campus. More freedom to choose classes

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