Empowering Scholars since 1932
120 academic courses offered
23 AP Courses
35 Courses with global distinction
23 Advanced & Honors Courses
100% College Acceptance Rate On average, families receive $12,000 in needbased tuition assistance
$4 Million+ in financial aid and scholarships is awarded annually
80% of students receive need-based or merit aid
86% of faculty hold advanced degrees
9:1 student-teacher ratio
38-acre college-style campus
INSPIRING STUDENTS TO DISTINCTION SINCE
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Complete an inquiry form & schedule a shadow visit at Archmere
Complete a standard inquiry form and schedule your shadow visit. While shadow visits aren’t a mandatory part of the admissions process, we highly recommend taking advantage of this opportunity.
Complete your application on your candidate page
Once step one is complete, we will prompt you to create a username and password for the candidate page on the Archmere Parent Portal webpage. From that page, you can complete your application and required checklist items. You must be logged in to view and access these forms. In order to be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted by January 5. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $60.
Admission is competitive and based on a combination of the student’s middle school record, teacher recommendations, performance on the entrance exam, and the personal interview.
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Take the entrance/scholarship exam
The entrance/scholarship exam for 8th graders is November 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. or November 9, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., with a make-up test scheduled on November 12, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. Preregistration is required, along with a $55 registration fee. The registration form can be found on your candidate page upon completion of your application. Results will be released approximately two weeks after the exam.
Schedule an interview with the admissions office
Students and their families who have completed all application materials and have taken the entrance exam will be invited to interview with a member of the Admissions Committee. A suggested time frame and sign-up link for the interview will accompany the entrance exam results.
Questions?
Visit www.ArchmereAcademy.com/apply or scan the QR code for more information, or reach out to our Admissions team. Contact information is provided on the back of this Viewbook.
Consistently meriting the College Board’s highest AP Scholar awards, Archmere Academy students have excelled academically. Archmere’s dedicated and passionate AP teachers prepare students for success in the future with a college-paced curriculum.
AP 2D – Design
AP 3D – Design
Of the 593 AP Tests
The success of our AP curriculum is one clear indication of the value of an Archmere education. Because of our robust academic and AP program, Archmere students stand out to colleges and universities. In 2025, 250 students took 593 AP tests (exams, projects, presentations, academic papers, and portfolios). Of those students, 126 earned AP Scholar Awards, with 89% of these tests earning a passing score of 3 or higher with an average score of 3.82. Only 25% of the 2.66M+ AP students worldwide earned AP Scholar Awards.
AP 2D – Drawing
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP English Lang. & British Literature
AP English Literature
AP European History
AP Government and Politics
AP U.S. History
AP World History: Modern
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
AP Environmental Science
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP French
AP Spanish
AP Seminar
AP Research
Archmere Academy’s nationally recognized Art & Design program focuses on creative investigation. Students learn through intensive handson studio experience in the Manor, our 5,000 square-foot building that houses a fully equipped ceramics studio, a Mac lab equipped with Adobe Creative Suite, an Ankermake M5 3D printer and power tools for rapid prototyping, industry-grade large format printer, and three dedicated painting and drawing studios. Students concentrating their elective courses in the Art & Design program will develop a portfolio that demonstrates critical thinking, artistic development, and an authentic understanding of the elements and principles of art and design.
Fine Arts Awards awarded for 2025 Delaware
Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
in the Cappie Awards for the 2025 Winter Musical Alice by Heart 7
Every year, the Archmere Academy theater program produces a fall drama and a winter musical. The Archmere Drama Club sponsors activities such as Broadway open mic nights, trips to New York to see Broadway shows, and participation in the Greater Philadelphia Cappies program. The Drama Club also participates in regional theater festivals, including competitions at Bucks County Playhouse and West Chester University.
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Students Traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico performing in two friendship concerts
Archmere’s instrumental music program is comprised of three performing groups — Rock Ensemble, Concert Band, and Stage Band. Our signature instrumental curriculum incorporates jazz, funk, rock, blues, and swing. Students involved in the instrumental music program may audition for Archmere’s Stage Band, which has performed at various festivals and competitions including San Fransisco’s Pier 39, Carnaval de Quebec, Seattle, Disney World, and Festival of States in New Orleans.
Concert Choir covers music from the Renaissance through the Contemporary period. Emphasis is placed on the development of choral tone, proper vocal production, rehearsal techniques, musicianship, and some music history. The Concert Choir performs both a capella and accompanied works, occasionally incorporating students from the instrumental groups. Concert Choir students with advanced vocal abilities are eligible to audition for Mastersingers.
The Mastersingers of Archmere Academy is comprised of thirty outstanding singers selected through auditions in September from the members of the Concert Choir. They have performed extensively throughout the state of Delaware, having performed numerous times for the governor and other state officials. Throughout its history, the Mastersingers has performed for Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, as well as at Citizens Bank Park and Carnegie Hall. Additionally, they have performed in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Seattle, Toronto, San Francisco, Orlando, and on tour in Italy through Naples and Rome.
National Awards awarded to students of the Helena Raskob Arts Institute 30 Mastersigners performed at Radio City Music Hall in December 2024 30
The Helena Raskob Arts Institute offers individual music lessons to Archmere students in the Patio. Students can take private lessons in piano, voice, and organ. For students with a specific interest in other instrumental lessons, the Institute Director will work to identify a music teacher to help accomplish their goals.
The Institute’s programs include chamber music, enabling orchestra students to have an on-campus opportunity to develop chamber music skills. Students already taking lessons in strings, woodwinds, and brass instruments will receive coaching for various chamber ensembles and be offered performance opportunities at Archmere.
Scholastic Art & Writing award-winning students gathered to celebrate the record number of awards received in the 2025 competition.
Our dedicated athletic staff view coaching as a professional commitment and the Archmere athletic experience as an extension of classroom learning. With two Sprinturf fields, a sports complex that includes two gymnasiums and a fieldhouse, baseball, softball, and soccer fields, and a recently renovated fitness center, Archmere’s athletic facilities are on an elite level among secondary schools in the area.
The athletic programs at Archmere help shape each student’s character — the teamwork, collaboration, humility, and discipline that students experience foster growth of character and empathetic leadership on and off the field. Our individual athletic programs embody Archmere’s core values and belief that a community of respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom helps make the world a better place.
Fall Sports
Cheerleading*
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)
Field Hockey
Football
Soccer (Boys)
Winter Sports
Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Indoor Track (Boys & Girls)
Swimming (Boys & Girls)
Wrestling
Spring Sports
Baseball Golf
Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)
Rugby*
Soccer (Girls)
24 DIAA Varsity Teams
2 athletic trainers on staff
33 DSAC Conference Championships since 2019
88% of DIAA Varsity teams qualified for their state tournament in 2024-2025
80% of student body competes in interscholastic sports
3.6 overall student-athlete GPA in 2024–2025
Students and families of all faith traditions are welcome at Archmere Academy. As a community of faith, Archmere is one of only two Norbertine high schools in the United States. To celebrate its Catholic heritage and the Norbertine charism, Archmere is united by the importance placed on community, respect, zeal, reverence, and wisdom. While campus ministry programs are ecumenical in mission and scope, all students are welcome to join the activities and services Archmere offers. Students demonstrate leadership and creativity while expressing, deepening, and reflecting on their faith.
Through campus ministry, students have the opportunity to participate in monthly liturgies in significant roles, such as Eucharistic Ministers, lectors, altar servers, or musicians. While our liturgies are conducted according to the Roman Catholic tradition, students of all faiths are encouraged and welcomed to participate in any way possible during our community celebrations.
Every day, students can take time to reflect on the day’s Gospel during Kenosis, which occurs in the Oratory at the beginning of each lunch period with daily Mass following. In addition, Confession and Adoration are available on a weekly basis.
Each class will participate yearly in a day-long retreat to foster community and grow closer to their faith and one another as they continue their Archmere journey. In addition, Kairos, one of the most involved and enriching of all the campus ministry opportunities, is a popular and optional intensive four-day retreat where Archmere juniors and seniors can grow in their relationship with God, self, and others.
Empathetic leadership is a key component of Archmere Academy’s mission. Archmere operates a variety of outreach programs including the studentrun Community Service Club, which plans food drives through the school year to support local food banks. There are also opportunities for service within the Archmere community through our annual blood drive and tag days that raise funds for various local charities and organizations.
belong to the Community Service club on campus with 30 student leaders
75% different countries are home to Norbertine communities throughout the world 23 of students
Organizations Supported
• Claymont Library
• Claymont Community Center
• Knollwood Community Center
• House of Joseph II
• Ministry of Caring
• Emmanuel Dining Room
• Chester Community Charter School
• Blood Bank of Delmarva
“Christ dwells in this community through the love we show each other, in the triumphs and tribulations we share together, and through the caring instruction our teachers provide. As a junior year transfer, I didn’t expect my transition to be easy. But the compassion, love and hospitality shown to a new student made me feel accepted and at home. Archmere was kind and merciful to a total stranger, and that is the Archmere Norbertine charism that I am so incredibly grateful for, and very proud to be a part of.”
Archmere Academy’s Global Studies Program prepares lifelong learners for every good work by building cultural competence and by fostering personal growth and professional success through travel and study. This multidisciplinary academic program provides cross-cultural, experiential learning opportunities that cultivate empathetic leadership, effective communication, and a global mindset. Students who meet program requirements will earn a Global Studies Certificate, and those who also participate in one of Archmere’s international travel opportunities will earn the Global Studies Diploma.
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2. STUDY
Earn a B or higher in one language for four years.
Earn a B or higher in three of thirteen courses that help to grow a global mindset.
3. ACT Take action to expand their worldview, such as participating in Archmere Culture Night or raising funds for international relief efforts, or by hosting an exchange student.
4. SHARE
5. TRAVEL
Compose and read an essay capturing the value of earning this distinction, and then sit for an oral interview with a panel of Global Studies Program committee members.
Join one of Archmere’s international trips.
2025-2026 TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES In the 2024-2025 School Year
Eastern Europe . Spain
Costa Rica . Italy
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Students traveled to Nicaragua
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Students traveled to Iceland
Courses With Global Distinction
Honors Mandarin II
Honors Mandarin III
Honors Mandarin IV
AP Chinese
French I
French II
French III
Honors French II
Honors French III
Honors French IV
AP French
Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Honors Spanish II
Honors Spanish III
Honors Spanish IV
AP Spanish
Christian Service
Civil Rights
Conflict and Culture
Contemporary Global Issues
Cultural Geography
Cultural Perspectives
Faith in History
Norbertine Spirituality
Social Justice
World Religions
Honors Theology Seminar
AP Seminar
AP Research
AP Environmental Sciences
AP European History
AP World History: Modern
For students interested in scientific research and data analysis as it pertains to the medical field, Advanced Cancer Research & Analysis consists of three parts; a data analysis semester, a biotechnology and cancer biology semester, and the opportunity to intern with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). In the first semester, students will learn how to analyze data collected from cancer patients, via the Data Driven Discovery in Biomedicine (D3b) datasets, in order to evaluate treatments and disease progression. In the second semester, students will learn about the purpose of the D3b program at CHOP by studying cancer, its causes, and treatments as well as learning about current biotechnology and its application in the process of diagnosing and treating cancer patients.
The course includes keynote speakers from CHOP, visits to relevant sections of the D3b program. Each semester will culminate in a poster project to be presented at an in-house conference. Over the summer, several students will have the opportunity to intern with the D3b program, including shadowing in the hospital setting and research labs, and working on a specific data analysis project.
Engineering is not simply a science, but rather a way of looking at the world. Advanced Engineering & Design Practicum is a college-level course that immerses students in the analytical mindset and problem-solving approach essential to engineering. Through classroom instruction, students explore key engineering concepts, including material selection, statics and dynamics of rigid systems and fluids, heat transfer, and engine mechanics. Additionally, they gain hands-on experience with computer-aided design.
A core component of the course is project-based learning, where students collaborate in teams to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In the second semester, students engage with practicing engineers to tackle real-world challenges and expand their professional networks. This course provides both a strong academic foundation and practical exposure to the engineering profession.
Archmere Academy students are well-rounded. They develop a wide range of experiences and skills that leads them to success in the future. Students balance their academic schedules with options to play sports, participate in the arts, and so much more. With 50+ clubs, activities, organizations, and student-run events, Archmere offers students a wide variety of opportunities to find an activity they love to do on campus. Students are encouraged to propose and lead new clubs inspired by personal interests.
Clubs, activities, organizations, and student-run events each year . of Archmere faculty are involved in at least one club, activity, or sport.
Visit www.archmereacademy.com/activities or scan the QR code to learn more and to see a full list of clubs and organizations.
“I chose Archmere because of its strong sense of community, which makes it feel like a place where I can thrive both academically and personally. The school offers a high standard of education, ensuring I’m well-prepared for the future.”
Luke Scott ’29
Archmere Academy’s Office of School Counseling and the Student Learning & Resource Center (SLRC) work in tandem to help students thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. Students can increase their skills in problem-solving, decision-making, emotional management, executive functioning, and academic skills through individual and group counseling and/or academic support sessions, classroom presentations, health coursework, and schoolwide assemblies.
The support team at Archmere provide student-focused and datadriven programming that nurtures students’ overall well-being. The school counseling office offers social/emotional learning programming through The NEST (Nurturing Every Student to Thrive). The NEST intentionally encompasses and utilizes the entire Archmere community to best position students for success beyond the classroom. The solid foundation students create at Archmere allows them to successfully manage their lives as healthy, responsible, productive citizens, who respect themselves and others. Becoming solution-oriented, understanding what they need to succeed, and learning coping and communication techniques prepares students to live a life of principle and purpose as they transition into higher education and the professional world.
The Learning Specialist in the SLRC coordinates academic accommodations for students who have documented learning differences and offers support for all students with the goal of empowering them as learners and thinkers.
• Available to all students
• Resource for families and faculty
• 1:1 sessions with a Learning Specialist
• Coaching to help students study effectively and build executive functioning skills
• Coordinates Peer Tutoring with members of the National Honor Society (NHS)
• Coordinates accommodations for students with documented learning differences
• Coordinates supplemental instruction, student clubs (e.g. neurodiversity club), study sessions, and other creative solutions to facilitate academic growth
• Supports all students who are encountering academic difficulties or who have temporary health and/or mental conditions that affect academics
Summer Enrichment is a two-week optional and complementary program that helps to acclimate incoming 9th-grade students to the Archmere experience. Students come to campus for a shortened day and take classes in four subjects: English, Math, Science, and Organizational Skills. These classes are taught by Archmere faculty and allow students to familiarize themselves with Archmere’s campus, computer systems, and faculty/staff, as well as forge some social connections with peers.
Archmere’s Office of College Counseling is available to all students and their families year-round to counsel students from their ninth-grade year through graduation. The college counselors are leaders and educators within the admissions profession at the state, regional, and national levels. The College Counseling program aims to promote student growth and assist students in finding the colleges with the best academic, extracurricular, and social fit for them.
To maximize success for students and families and to increase understanding of the college admissions process, Archmere’s college counselors examine and share how colleges make strategic admissions decisions. Students have continuous discussions with College Counseling including personalized sessions. Counselors meet with students to assist with the application process and to help them make the best college decision to meet their goals.
The College Counseling department offers career-focused programming for students each year. Working closely with a talented pool of professionals from various industries though the Archmere Alumni Association, the College Counseling department schedules junior class Career Day, Young Alumni Career Panel, field-specific evening programs, discipline-specific annual college visits, and more. This programming not only provides students with real-world context, but creates networking opportunities to help them in their Archmere career and beyond.
• College seminar class in junior and senior years
• Parent programs for each class
• Minimum of four individual meetings with a counselor for each student
• Essay workshops and individual meetings
• Practice interviews with staff and guest admission professionals
• Personalized letter of recommendation from a college counselor
• Individualized search and application plan constructed for each student
• Mock application reviews/ case studies programs
Testing
• Host school-day SAT every spring
• Offer free practice SAT and ACT testing
• Understanding Testing evening program
Career
Archmere’s five college counselors have
$20M+ Years combined college admissions experience 75+
awarded in college scholarships since 2019 per graduating class
100+ professionals from colleges and universities visit Archmere Academy each year.
• Why a Career series
• Networking program
• Junior Career Day
• Personality inventories
• Video interview series with professionals
Scholarship & Financial Aid
• Financial Aid Night
• Early Financial Aid Night
• Individual financial aid counseling
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Citadel
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Archmere Academy closely resembles a college campus—with dedicated buildings for science, fine arts, academics, and athletics. A large, open quad connects all of these buildings with Adirondack chairs that students can use for independent work and for relaxing. St. Norbert Hall houses most academic departments and features the Technology Center, Learning Commons, and private study rooms for collaborative and focused work. Attached to St. Norbert Hall is the newly dedicated Rocco A. and Mary Abessinio Performing Arts Center, a reimagined design of our existing theater space re-opened in March of 2025.
Students can find the Main Office, cafeteria, and the Counseling Suite in The McLaughlin-Mullen Student Life Center. The oldest buildings on campus, the Patio and the Manor, have served many purposes since 1932. Today, students attend fine arts classes in the Manor. The Patio houses most of the administration, the Helena Raskob Arts Institute, and is reserved for special events, such as concerts, Senior and Junior Proms, and other social gatherings.
With unscheduled periods built into their day, students have the autonomy and independence to manage their own time. Students may choose from a range of possibilities for their unscheduled periods—including attending Mass in the Oratory, meeting with teachers, working on a painting or sculpture in the Manor, or enjoying the beautiful labyrinth and meditation gardens.
Our unique college campus-like setting and schedule encourage and allow students to responsibly manage their calendars, homework, projects, and commitments to activities beyond academics, fostering the independence they will need in college.
“Archmere has provided an elite academic experience for our daughter. The community has also welcomed our youngest daughter with open arms. We are so fortunate to be part of the Archmere community, grounded in faith and dedicated to providing an environment that ensures all students have the opportunity to grow academically, socially, and in faith, and to leave Archmere better than they found it.”
Julie & Tim Hamberger P ’22, ’25
“The plethora of skills Archmere has given us, both inside and outside the classroom, will inevitably ensure our success in the future. We are a class of determined, ambitious, and empathetic leaders bound to make a difference, and the values and life skills that have been ingrained in us at Archmere are sure to impact every person we will interact with in the future.”
Alicia Chu ’24 Harvard University, Class of 2024 Salutatorian
“Archmere helped me immensely for college, as I’m confident that I’m ready to tackle these new challenges. From taking numerous AP classes and leading the Math League team to playing Varsity baseball and intramural basketball, my Archmere experience epitomized the breadth of opportunity that Archmere provides. Even though I’ve just recently left Archmere, I can proudly say I’m an Auk for life.”
Nicholas Zhu ’22
Princeton University
“As an alum, my husband says going back to Archmere is like coming home. When we had the opportunity to send our youngest son to Archmere, the decision was easy. I had only heard wonderful stories about my husband’s time there and was on board very quickly. The admissions process and people were amazing. The administration, teachers, and coaches are top notch and for us, the loving, caring environment of a spiritual school was very important. Our son is now a sophomore, and we are thrilled to say he is happy and thriving. Once an Auk, always an Auk!”
Meg Rafter & Joe Rafter ’88, P ’27
“I chose Archmere for all they offer- amazing academics, the opportunity to play a wide variety of sports, and the incredible campus! Archmere immediately felt like the perfect fit for me as soon as I toured the school and then interviewed; everyone I met was so helpful and friendly. The May Orientation reinforced that feeling and really got me excited to begin my next chapter!”
Luke Luzader ’28
“Prior to sending our sons to Archmere, we heard many reasons why Archmere is a good choice: strong academics, beautiful campus, dedicated teachers, safe and caring environment, thoughtful administration. Our experience has proven all of this to be true. Archmere does a great job of bringing people together and fostering an active school community. We were warmly welcomed by faculty and staff members, giving us an immediate sense of belonging. Social events and campus activities throughout the year provided us opportunities in a variety of settings to connect with other parents and families. While our backgrounds and experiences are diverse, all parents we have met share common goals and values.”
Chuck & Carmel Anerino P ’23, ’26
Whether you are in the Pennsylvania Main Line, just over the bridge in New Jersey, near Elkton, Maryland, or Smyrna, Delaware—Archmere is within your reach. Archmere is in Claymont, Delaware, just north of Wilmington and about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia. Close to the borders of neighboring states, Archmere is easily accessible to families living in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. School district buses and Archmere’s shuttle service make us closer than you think!
PA school districts in Chester and Delaware counties within 10 miles of Archmere provide free bus transportation to Archmere students living in Chester, Upland, Chichester, Garnet Valley, Penn Delco, Wallingford, Swarthmore, Ridley, Rose Tree, Media, Springfield, Unionville, Chadds Ford, and West Chester. On regular school days, most buses leave campus by 4:50 p.m. to accommodate student involvement in activities and after-school functions.
SEPTA’s Claymont Station is positioned close to campus with DART bus transportation available.
The Archmere shuttle service routes in Delaware cover the Greenville/ Hockessin/Newark and the Bear/Middletown/Smyrna areas. Another shuttle service runs to New Jersey, serving the Mullica Hill area. Archmere also runs a shuttle via the Blue Route, servicing students from Newtown Square, Havertown, and Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. The annual fee ranges from $3,600 to $4,200 based on your roundtrip route. One-way options are also available.
International - 1%
From Tim & Lynn B. from Mullica Hill, NJ.
Parents of Archmere students from the Class of 2022, 2023, and 2026
“We consider Archmere to be a hidden gem right across the Commodore Barry Bridge. The school offers everything we wanted for our three children— opportunities to engage with inspired faculty and motivated students in the classroom, to compete in multiple sports, and to participate in a variety of clubs and leadership activities.”
Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $35,600. Fees included in tuition are library, athletic, yearbook, and all regular school fees. In addition, there is a $450 technology fee for Archmere’s one-toone Mac laptop program.
Estimates for new books range from $200 to $400, depending on a student’s academic schedule. Uniforms range in price from $150 to $250. The AUK Attic run by The Mothers’ Guild, offers discounted prices for used books and uniforms. Pennsylvania families receive free books through the Pennsylvania Book Program.
of students receive need-based or merit aid 80%
Scholarships and grants are awarded based on superior academic performance and financial need for the duration of a student’s time at Archmere Academy. Students with superior performance on the entrance examination and a strong academic record may qualify for an annual scholarship.
Any additional financial awards are need-based grants. Families must submit a financial aid application and their latest IRS 1040 form to Clarity by mid-January (or before the admission interview) to help determine the value of the grant. Grants do not generally exceed one-half of tuition.
Our Financial Aid Committee seeks to make the Archmere experience possible for the greatest number of families. Archmere aims to enroll a diverse and well-rounded student population made up of a wide variety of students and families that will help foster a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive culture. We look forward to working with you!
“Thanks to Archmere’s commitment to financial assistance, we’ve been able to provide an education for our child that challenges and inspires them every day. Knowing Archmere believed in our child enough to invest in their future has opened the door to opportunities we could only dream about before.”
Parent Survey Response
Leah Lightcap
Director of Enrollment & Admissions
llightcap@archmereacademy.com
302.798.6632 ext. 781
Denise Starnes ’ 93, p ’ 23, ’ 27
Admissions & Marketing Coordinator
dstarnes@archmereacademy.com
302.798.6632 ext. 660
3600 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703
302-798-6632
www.ArchmereAcademy.com/apply
Logan Duffie
Associate Director of Admissions & College Counselor lduffie@archmereacademy.com
302.798.6632 ext. 713
Pat Tolvaisa Assistant to the Head of School and Assistant to the Director of Enrollment & Admissions ptolvaisa@archmereacademy.com
302.798.6632 ext. 706
A private, Catholic, college preparatory co-educational academy, grades 9-12, founded in 1932 by the Norbertine Fathers.