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About SJCP

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

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  

18

Advanced Placement Courses Offered  

20

Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM  

30+

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

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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.