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
10:1	Student to Teacher Ratio
292	Students Enrolled
17	Advanced Placement Courses Offered
20	Teams - Championship Athletic Program Participating in MIAA & IAAM
25+	Clubs and Organizations

Class of 2025

$13.3	Millon in Academic and Athletic College Scholarships Awarded
100%	College Applicant Acceptance
7,905	Hours of Collective Community Service
68	Graduates Attended 56 Colleges & Universities in 17 States
44%	Attended Private Colleges & Universities
25%	of Graduates will Participate in NCAA Athletics

Graduate Profile

Class of 2025

Class of 2025

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 2025. Our 68 graduates were offered over $13.3 million in scholarships!

Class of 2025 Awards received:

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Award of Merit was presented to Christy Mayram Gregorian.

National Honor Society Scholarship Award was presented to Samuel Thomas Heiland.

Balfour Service Award was presented to Christy Mayram Gregorian.

Friends of Catholic Education Mount Saint Mary’s Awards were presented to Olivia Kate Adams, Christy Mayram Gregorian, and George Raul Jacob.

Dr. Christopher M. Hassett Science Scholarship was presented to Olivia Kate Adams.

State Merit Scholastic Awards were presented to Galen Joseph Belmar, Blanche Marcella Landry, Louis Gregory Maciulla, and Joseph Marshall Workman.

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Associations (AOPA) 4-Year Program Recognition was presented to Galen Joseph Belmar, Maximilian Vandervall Coots, and Thomas Carlin McCaffrey V.

C. Markland Kelly, Jr. Athletic Service Awards were presented to Shane Edward Meyer and Danielle Tiffanee Peterson.

Pierce Athletic Awards of Excellence were presented to Lily Catherine Bandy, Danika Kymberly Hawryluk, Samuel Thomas Heiland, Jacob Edward Koenig, Thomas Carlin McCaffrey V, and Danielle Tiffanee Peterson.

Department Distinguished Scholar Awards were presented to:

Catherine Hall English Department Award: Kathryn Noella Ermi
Fine Arts Department Award - Performing Arts: Piper Mary McBride
Fine Arts Department Award - Visual Arts: Danika Kymberly Hawryluk
Sandy Splaine Math Department Award: Samuel Thomas Heiland
Social Studies Department Award: Jacob Edward Koenig
Science Department Award: Adrian Eric Naylin
Technology Award: Thomas Carlin McCaffrey V
Theology Department Award: Joseph Marshall Workman
World Languages Department Award - French: Laurie Marie O'Neil
World Languages Department Award - Spanish: Maximilian Vandervall Coots

Thomas Carlin McCaffrey V will be recognized for acceptance into the United States Air Force Academy. Lt. Col. Michael Odle, USAF, presented his recognition.

Owen James Barber will be recognized for acceptance into the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Lt. James E. Early, USNR, United States Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2020, presented his recognition.

Salutatorian Award was presented to Galen Joseph Belmar.

Valedictorian Award was presented to Joseph Marshall Workman.

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service

Bus Transportation

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Bus Service 2025-2026

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, car pool 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 cancelled 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 2025-2026 Enrollment: 292

12th Grade: 90
11th Grade: 64
10th Grade: 58
9th Grade: 80

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.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 30

50% with postgraduate degrees
7% with doctorate degrees
63% Catholic / 37% Other Faiths

2024-2025 Charitable Income

Annual Fund: $133,227

Soiree/Net Operating: $70,220

Athletic/Net Operating: $61,280

Clubs and Sports: $8,544

Faculty Enrichment - Restricted: $50,000

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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 2025

Graduate Profile

Class of 2025

100% COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE

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

Transportation

Bus Service

Bus Service 2025-2026

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.

Faculty Responsible for Teaching: 30

2024-2025 Charitable Income