About SJCP

Saint John's Catholic Prep -- Your premier private high school located in Frederick, Maryland!

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Founded in 1829, Saint John’s Catholic Prep has the distinction of being Maryland's oldest Catholic high school. Located on 66 acres in Frederick County, Saint John’s Catholic Prep educates students in a joyful Catholic community and prepares them to be leaders with good hearts and discerning spirits.

SJCP offers a rigorous college preparatory program, dual enrollment with Mount St. Mary’s University, and guaranteed admission and scholarship programs with partner colleges/universities.

SJCP has 20 athletic teams that compete in the IAAM and MIAA and more than 30 student run clubs and activities. We recently added The Warner Family Stadium with turf field and the 9,000-square-foot Delaplaine Fine Arts Wing. Whether on the field or in the classroom, our sense of community sets us apart. Once a Viking, always a Viking.

Saint John's at a Glance

SJCP by the Numbers

13	Average Number of Students per Class
9:1	Student to Faculty Ratio
287	Students Enrolled
19	Advanced Placement Courses Offered
20	Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM
25+	Clubs and Organizations

Class of 2023

$15.6	Millon in Academic and Athletic College Scholarships Awarded
100%	College Applicant Acceptance
8,740+	Hours of Collective Community Service
67	Graduates Attended 42 Colleges & Universities in 13 States
46%	Attended Private Colleges & Universities
29%	of Graduates Participated in NCAA Athletics

Graduate Profile

Class of 2023

Class of 2023

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

Our Students Are Accepted to Some of the best colleges in the nation

Here is a partial list of where some of our graduates have continued their careers at the collegiate level:

Saint John's Catholic Prep is proud of the Class of 2023. Our 67 graduates were offered over $15.6 million in scholarships!

Class of 2023 Awards received:

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award of Merit presented to Kelly Nicole Karanovich.

National Honor Society Scholarship Awards were presented to Jasmine Radhika Milbourne and Kalia Marie Espenlaub.

Balfour Service Award presented to Charles Andrew Malone and Annabelle Hope Browning.

Friends of Catholic Education Mount Saint Mary’s Award presented to Christopher Haritun Gregorian and Alexa Marie Sofia.

Dr. Christopher M. Hassett Science Scholarship was presented to Jordan David Giandrea.

State Merit Scholastic Awards were presented to David Douglas Chandler, Jordan David Giandrea, and Julia Ann Workman.

C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Athletic Service Awards were presented to Jacquelyn Renee Pancoast and Dorian Wobiwo Tema.

Pierce Athletic Awards of Excellence were presented to Roman Joseph Arensmeyer, Nicholas Alexander Gamarra, Brendan Joseph Guinan, Jacquelyn Renee Pancoast, and Sophia Rose Schwaab.

Department Distinguished Scholar Awards were presented to:

Catherine Hall English Department Award: Anna Kathryn Rosencrance
Fine Arts Department Award - Performing Arts: Charles Andrew Malone
Fine Arts Department Award - Visual Arts: Julia Ann Workman
Sandy Splaine Math Department Award: Changgyu Kim
Social Studies Department Award: David Douglas Chandler
Science Department Award: Jordan David Giandrea
Technology Award: Timothy Patrick Gorman
Theology Department Award: Ellen Virginia Haley
World Languages Department Award: Nicholas Alexander Gamarra

Salutatorian Award was presented to Jordan David Giandrea.

Valedictorian Award was presented to David Douglas Chandler.

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service

Bus Transportation

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Bus Service 2023-2024

Currently, we have three bus routes: Upper Montgomery County, Eastern Frederick County, and Southern Frederick County/West Virginia.

If you are interested in having your student ride the bus, please select the route and stop location. Sign the agreement and return it, along with the Bus Rider Emergency Card to the Business Office, Saint John’s Catholic Prep. Please keep the route time schedule for your reference. Please note that the times and stops are subject to change as student needs are determined.

PLEASE NOTE:

You will be charged for bus service based on your contract selection. For any changes in ridership during the year (sports, new driver, carpool change) you MUST contact the SJCP Business Office (301) 662-4210 at the time of the change.
The bus departs from the bus stops at the times listed above. No Waiting.
The bus driver has the authority to deny transportation to those students who fail to obey the driver’s directions or rules posted in the school bus and the student handbook.
IMPORTANT: The exact stops and times are subject to change depending on the area of demand, stop conditions, and actual travel time. You will be notified of changes. On occasion, stops may be canceled or changed to accommodate school schedules i.e. half days.

For questions about stop locations and times, contact transportation at (301) 662-4210.

Upper Montgomery County Bus Agreement

Eastern Frederick County Bus Agreement

Southern Frederick County Bus Agreement

Bus Rider Emergency Card

Bus Payment Coupons

Use this form to submit any hardcopy School form that has been completed, signed, and scanned (including the Bus Agreement and Emergency Card):

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Current 2023-2024 Enrollment : 287

12th Grade: 75
11th Grade: 60
10th Grade: 86
9th Grade: 66

Financial Assistance & Scholarships:

$874,492 - Total need-based aid and merit scholarships

60% of students receive scholarships and need-based financial aid

Where Our Students are From:

The school draws from a wide geographic area encompassing Frederick, Maryland, its surrounding counties, and the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Currently, Saint John's is hosting international students from China, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 29

62% with postgraduate degrees
10% with doctorate degrees
76% Catholic / 24% Other Faiths

2022-2023 Charitable Income

Annual Fund: $211,488

Soiree/Net Operating: $70,807

Athletic/Net Operating: $49,644

Clubs and Sports: $14,491

Funded approximately 15% of expenses not covered by tuition fees.

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About SJCP

Saint John's Catholic Prep -- Your premier private high school located in Frederick, Maryland!

SJCP offers a rigorous college preparatory program, dual enrollment with Mount St. Mary’s University, and guaranteed admission and scholarship programs with partner colleges/universities.

Saint John's at a Glance

SJCP by the Numbers

Class of 2023

Graduate Profile

Class of 2023

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

Our Students Are Accepted to Some of the best colleges in the nation

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service 2023-2024

Use this form to submit any hardcopy School form that has been completed, signed, and scanned (including the Bus Agreement and Emergency Card):

Financial Assistance & Scholarships:

Where Our Students are From:

The school draws from a wide geographic area encompassing Frederick, Maryland, its surrounding counties, and the states of Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Currently, Saint John's is hosting international students from China, South Korea, and Vietnam.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 29

2022-2023 Charitable Income