About SJCP

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

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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

Class of 2020

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 2020. Our 88 graduates were offered over $6.3 million in scholarships!

Class of 2020 Awards received:

The McElroy Award for exemplifying the pillars of our school to Morghane McAnelly and John Nelson.

The Viking Athletics ATTITUDE Award to Madison Kamer, Claire Rogers, Andre Sheppard, and Greg Solek.

The Pierce Athletic Awards, for 3 season athletes, all 4 years, to Claire Rogers, Francesca Rosone, Bridget Scherer, Ally Crissman, and Emily MacLarty.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award to Emma Adams.

The State Merit Scholar Awards to Bridget Scherer, Chase Shapiro, Katherine Goundry, and Sara-Fatime Yoda.

The National Honor Society Scholarship Award to Greg Solek, Kate Goundry, and Caroline Orlowski.

The Balfour Service Award to Stella Fleming.

The Salutatorian Award to Chase Shapiro.

The Valedictorian Award to Katherine Goundry.

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service

Bus Service 2021-2022

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

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 or by using the "Submit School Forms Online" below. 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):

Submit School Forms Online (have scanned files ready to attach)

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 : 275

12th Grade: 75
11th Grade: 67
10th Grade: 71
9th Grade: 62

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

2019-2020 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 and its surrounding counties, and the states of Virginia and West Virginia. Currently, Saint John's is hosting international students from China, South Korea, and Vietnam.

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About SJCP

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

Saint John's at a Glance

SJCP by the Numbers

15

11:1

273

20

25

20+

Class of 2020

$6.3

100%

11,846+

88

43%

15%

Graduate Profile

Class of 2020

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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

Transportation

Bus Service

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

5-Year SAT Scores Comparison

Financial Assistance & Scholarships:

Student Population:

Faculty & Staff:

2019-2020 Charitable Income

Where Our Students are From:

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