About SJCP
Saint John's Catholic Prep -- Your premier private high school located in Frederick, Maryland!
As Maryland's oldest Catholic high school, all of us recognize our responsibility to continually strive for excellence in providing a comprehensive education to our students. We will work diligently to provide a joyful, robust and invitational Catholic education to prepare our students for college and for life. ~ Thomas H. Powell
Saint John's at a Glance
SJCP by the Numbers
15 |
Average Number of Students per Class | |
11:1 |
Student to Faculty Ratio | |
273 |
Students Enrolled | |
20 |
Advanced Placement Courses Offered | |
25 |
Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM | |
20+ |
Clubs and Organizations |
Class of 2020
$6.3 |
Millon in Academic and Athletic College Scholarships Awarded | |
100% |
College Applicant Acceptance | |
11,846+ |
Hours of Collective Community Service | |
88 |
Graduates Attended 58 Colleges & Universities in 20 States | |
43% |
are Attended Private Colleges & Universities | |
15% |
of Graduates Participated in NCAA Athletics |
Graduate Profile
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5-Year SAT Scores Comparison
2017 - 2021 SAT Scores | 2017* | 2018* | 2019* | 2020 | 2021 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint John's Catholic Prep | 1190 | 1180 | 1160 | 1164 | 1088 |
Frederick County | 1126 | 1149 | 1058 | ** | ** |
Maryland | 1046 | 1066 | 1041 | 1029 | 1073 |
National | 1020 | 1049 | 1039 | 1051 | 1060 |
*2017-2019 SAT scores reflect a change in scoring from a 3-part test to a 2-part test
** NOT REPORTED
Current 2021-2022 Enrollment : 273
12th Grade: 75
11th Grade: 66
10th Grade: 71
9th Grade: 61
Financial Assistance & Scholarships:
$874,492 - Total need-based aid and merit scholarships
60% of students receive scholarships and need-based financial aid
Student Population:
64% Catholic / 28% Other Faiths / 8% Unknown
Demographics: 77% Caucasian, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, 8% Multi-Racial, 9% African American, and 7% Hispanic
Faculty & Staff:
31 responsible for teaching/learning process
62% with advanced degrees
69% Catholic / 31% Other Faiths
2020-2021 Charitable Income
Annual Fund: $98,623
Soiree: $69,119
Booster Club: $16,553
Funded approximately 15% of expenses not covered by tuition fees.
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.