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

15	Average Number of Students per Class
12:1	Student to Faculty Ratio
278	Students Enrolled
20	Advanced Placement Courses Offered
20	Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM
30+	Clubs and Organizations

Class of 2022

$7	Millon in Academic and Athletic College Scholarships Awarded
100%	College Applicant Acceptance
9,150+	Hours of Collective Community Service
75	Graduates Attended 48 Colleges & Universities in 18 States
50%	Attended Private Colleges & Universities
15%	of Graduates Participated in NCAA Athletics

Graduate Profile

Class of 2022

Class of 2022

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 2022. Our 75 graduates were offered over $7 million in scholarships!

Class of 2022 Awards received:

Catholic Daughters Religion Award presented to Katherine Elizabeth Campbell.

Friends of Catholic Education Mount Saint Mary’s Award presented to Henry John Hintermister and Xavier Yando Mbella.

Dr. Christopher M. Hassett Science Scholarship was presented to Alisha Catherine Mason.

NHS Scholarship Awards were presented to Antonia Stavrou Bedard and Shannon Darcy Green.

Balfour Service Award presented to Josephine Faith Leslie.

Four Year Navy ROTC Scholarship was presented to Daniel Manfred Stassen.

State Merit Scholars Awards were presented to Megan Grace Adams, Nathaniel Aaron Casbar, Alisha Catherine Mason, Laura Madeline Neumark, Jacklyn Martha Power, and Samantha Paige Watkins.

C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Athletic Service Awards were presented to William Kyle Pershin and Miranda Michelle Cincotta.

Pierce Athletic Awards of Excellence were presented to Micah Alexander Glover, Ronald Jose Kelley, Kevin John Langley, Kevin John Langley, Nicholas Pasquale Sofia, and Daniel Manfred Stassen.

Department Distinguished Scholar Awards were presented to:

Catherine Hall English Department Award: Susana Agyako-Wiredu
Fine Arts Department Award - Performing Arts: Keegan Long Foley
Fine Arts Department Award - Fine Arts: Helena Elizabeth Riesett
Sandy Splaine Math Department Award: Jacklyn Martha Power
Social Studies Department Award: Laura Madeline Neumark
Science Department Award: Alisha Catherine Mason
Technology Award: Brooke Marie Hill
Theology Department Award: Bianca Sophia Benitez
World Languages Department Award: Miranda Michelle Cincotta

Salutatorian Award was presented to Jacklyn Martha Power.

Valedictorian Award was presented to Laura Madeline Neumark.

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Bus Service

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Bus Service 2022-2023

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 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 (301) 662-4210.

Upper Montgomery County Bus Agreement

Eastern Frederick County Bus Agreement

Southern Frederick County / West Virginia 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 2021-2022 Enrollment : 276

12th Grade: 68
11th Grade: 69
10th Grade: 64
9th Grade: 75

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

2021-2022 Charitable Income

Annual Fund: $115,460

Soiree: $40,844

Booster Club: $10,462

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 2022

Graduate Profile

Class of 2022

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service 2022-2023

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

2021-2022 Charitable Income