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Archmere Academy

Po Box 130 3600 Philadelphia Pi, Claymont, DE, 19703-0197 -

School Notes 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 Overview:

	Archmere Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students	496 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color	9%	11%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 126 students
	Grade 10 - 132 students
	Grade 11 - 115 students
	Grade 12 - 123 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	44 teachers
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:11	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

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.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19703)	School Zip (19703)	(DE) State Average
Population (Approximate)	15,312 people	783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	26%	30%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$42,009	$52,624
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	48 years old	39 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	51% / 49%	70% / 30%