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
Transportation
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.