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 25 student run clubs and activities. Our newest facilities are The Warner Stadium with a 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 Teacher Ratio
287	Students Enrolled
17	Advanced Placement Courses Offered
20	Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM
25+	Clubs and Organizations

Class of 2024

$13.5	Millon in Academic and Athletic College Scholarships Awarded
100%	College Applicant Acceptance
9,048	Hours of Collective Community Service
71	Graduates Attended 53 Colleges & Universities in 20 States
63%	Attended Private Colleges & Universities
31%	of Graduates will Participate in NCAA Athletics

Graduate Profile

Class of 2024

Class of 2024

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 2024. Our 71 graduates were offered over $13.5 million in scholarships!

Class of 2024 Awards received:

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award of Merit was presented to Samantha Andrea Fangmeyer.

National Honor Society Scholarship Award was presented to Harrison James Brady.

Balfour Service Award was presented to Makayla Shaye Ferrell.

Friends of Catholic Education Mount Saint Mary’s Awards were presented to Samantha Andrea Fangmeyer, Kristina Morgan Hindle, and Christine Alexa Nareski.

Dr. Christopher M. Hassett Science Scholarship was presented to Ryan Matthew Sebastian.

State Merit Scholastic Awards were presented to Flora Marie Karpowicz, Thomas Lee Ayers II, Katherine DiAnn DelGrippo, and Ty Alexander Grieser.

C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Athletic Service Awards were presented to Maya Julia Graham and William Brody Kavanagh.

Pierce Athletic Awards of Excellence were presented to Harrison James Brady, Jackson Alexander Bruce, Makayla Shaye Ferrell, Robert LeMoyne Fletcher IV, and Reagan Margaret O'Rourke.

Department Distinguished Scholar Awards were presented to:

Catherine Hall English Department Award: Emelia Nicole Tippett
Fine Arts Department Award - Performing Arts: Robert LeMoyne Fletcher IV
Fine Arts Department Award - Visual Arts: Jinseo Kim
Sandy Splaine Math Department Award: Thomas Lee Ayers II
Social Studies Department Award: Katherine DiAnn DelGrippo
Science Department Award: Ryan Matthew Sebastian
Technology Award: Thomas Christopher Ju Ament
Theology Department Award: Christopher Patrick Nelson
World Languages Department Award: Gabriella Marie Lowry

Salutatorian Award was presented to Thomas Lee Ayers, II.

Valedictorian Award was presented to Flora Marie Karpowicz.

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service

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Bus Service 2024-2025

Currently, we have four bus routes: Montgomery County, Frederick County, Washington County, and 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 (301) 662-4210.

Montgomery County Bus Agreement

Frederick County Bus Agreement

Washington County Bus Agreement

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 2024-2025 Enrollment : 298

12th Grade: 70
11th Grade: 97
10th Grade: 77
9th Grade: 54

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, Vietnam, Congo, and Turkey.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 32

44% with postgraduate degrees
6% with doctorate degrees
63% Catholic / 37% Other Faiths

2023-2024 Charitable Income

Annual Fund: $145,683

Soiree/Net Operating: $62,362

Athletic/Net Operating: $69,480

Clubs and Sports: $14,948

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 2024

Graduate Profile

Class of 2024

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service 2024-2025

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, Vietnam, Congo, and Turkey.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 32

2023-2024 Charitable Income