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St. John's College High School

  • LocationWashington, DC
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 1,794 students
  • SponsorDe La Salle Christian Brothers (Brothers of the Christian Schools)
Official website

St. John's College High School is a coeducational Lasallian Catholic high school in Washington, DC, founded by the De La Salle Christian Brothers in 1851. Students take religion all four years and complete 90 hours of Christian service, Mass is offered daily at 7:15 am in the De La Salle Chapel, and a monsignor serves as chaplain. The school offers a retreat for every grade, reconciliation each Advent and Lent, and service immersion trips.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Monday–Friday7:15 AMDe La Salle Chapel · Before school, during the school year; open to students, parents, faculty and staff.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Mass is offered (Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during homeroom on Wednesdays). On Mondays at 2:30 pm, the Rosary is prayed for Pat Behan, former SJC coach battling ALS.”
    Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during Wednesday homeroom; the rosary is prayed Mondays at 2:30 pm.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. John's College High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miShrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament: 1.1 mi1Nativity Catholic Church: 1.4 mi2Saint Ann Church: 1.7 mi3Christ the King Catholic Church: 2.3 mi4Saint Gabriel Catholic Church: 2.3 mi5Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church: 2.4 mi6Mission and Ministry Center and De La Salle Chapel, St. John's College High School: 0.1 miSt. John's College High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament — 1.1 mi · 5949 Western Avenue Northwest
  2. Nativity Catholic Church — 1.4 mi
  3. Saint Ann Church — 1.7 mi · Yuma Street Northwest, Washington
  4. Christ the King Catholic Church — 2.3 mi
  5. Saint Gabriel Catholic Church — 2.3 mi · 26 Grant Circle Northwest
  6. Shrine of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 2.4 mi · 3211 Pine Street Northwest

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (All-school Masses are held at the beginning of the year, on holy days of obligation during the school year, and on Founder's Day; each class also celebrates a class Mass. A weekly Mass during Wednesday community time is offered for students and faculty who wish to attend.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “All-School Masses celebrated in Gallagher Gymnasium Beginning of the year Holy days of obligation throughout the school year Founder’s Day at the end of the year Class Masses Each class celebrates a Mass together in Frana Auditorium and reads their class mission statement.”
      All-school Masses are held at the start of the year, on holy days of obligation and on Founder's Day; each class has a class Mass.
      “Our beautiful De La Salle Chapel is available to all throughout the day. Masses available throughout the year: Daily in De La Salle Chapel at 7:15 am Open to students, parents, faculty, and staff Wednesdays during community time in De La Salle Chapel For students and available faculty”
      The De La Salle Chapel is open all day; Mass is celebrated daily at 7:15 am and on Wednesdays during community time.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (Monday through Friday at 7:15 am in the De La Salle Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our beautiful De La Salle Chapel is available to all throughout the day. Masses available throughout the year: Daily in De La Salle Chapel at 7:15 am Open to students, parents, faculty, and staff Wednesdays during community time in De La Salle Chapel For students and available faculty”
      The De La Salle Chapel is open all day; Mass is celebrated daily at 7:15 am and on Wednesdays during community time.
    2. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered (Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during homeroom on Wednesdays). On Mondays at 2:30 pm, the Rosary is prayed for Pat Behan, former SJC coach battling ALS.”
      Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during Wednesday homeroom; the rosary is prayed Mondays at 2:30 pm.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (Reconciliation is offered to the school community all day each Advent and Lent, and is available with the chaplain at other times.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation is always available with our chaplain. Each Advent and Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the school community all day. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is available to students who want to be initiated into the Catholic Church.”
      The chaplain is available for confession, reconciliation is offered all day each Advent and Lent, and OCIA is available.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is listed among other worship opportunities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Other Worship Opportunities Adoration Meditation Faith sharing”
      Adoration is listed among the school's worship opportunities.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Msgr. John Enzler is listed as Chaplain on the Mission & Ministry team.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Faculty & Staff Directory - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/about/faculty-staff-directory?const_search_keyword=Enzler · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Msgr. John Enzler Chaplain”
      Msgr. John Enzler, a priest, is the school's chaplain.
    2. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the Mission & Ministry Team Michael Bitonti Campus Minister John Enzler Chaplain Abby Michels Director of Mission and Ministry Rachel Stott Campus Minister”
      The Mission & Ministry team has a director, two campus ministers and a chaplain.
    3. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation is always available with our chaplain. Each Advent and Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the school community all day. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is available to students who want to be initiated into the Catholic Church.”
      The chaplain is available for confession, reconciliation is offered all day each Advent and Lent, and OCIA is available.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 (Requirements for Graduation)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772725703/stjohnschsorg/ku6wf36kbrgczirlpgg1/202627CourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Requirements for all students: Religion 4 years English 4 years”
      Four years of religion are required of all students.
      “All students, regardless of their religious affiliation, are required to actively participate in the religious education program each year they are enrolled at St. John’s.”
      All students take part in religious education every year.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The required grade 11 course Morality and Social Justice covers Church moral teaching, natural law and secular philosophical principles.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 (Religion)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772725703/stjohnschsorg/ku6wf36kbrgczirlpgg1/202627CourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “031 Morality and Social Justice | Grade 11 | 1 credit In the first semester, the course introduces students to the academic and moral tradition of the Church through an exploration of Sacred Scripture, Church doctrine, natural law, and secular philosophical principles. In the second semester, students are led to apply our moral tradition through the lens of the Catholic Social Teaching, to contemporary issues of peace and justice in the global community.”
      The grade 11 religion course covers Church moral teaching, natural law and philosophical principles, and Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “As a Roman Catholic school in the Lasallian tradition, St. John’s regards faith education, development, and expression as the cornerstone of all aspects of the student experience.”
      The school describes faith education as the cornerstone of all aspects of the student experience.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (One-day retreats for freshmen and sophomores, an overnight junior retreat, and the four-day Kairos retreat that seniors may attend.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores participate in one-day, off-campus retreats. Juniors go on an overnight retreat, and seniors may attend Kairos, a four-day, off-campus retreat led by both faculty and students.”
      Freshmen and sophomores have one-day retreats, juniors an overnight retreat, and seniors may attend a four-day Kairos retreat.
      “St. John’s offers retreats for every grade level.”
      Retreats are offered for every grade.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Four people: a Director of Mission and Ministry, two campus ministers and a chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Meet the Mission & Ministry Team Michael Bitonti Campus Minister John Enzler Chaplain Abby Michels Director of Mission and Ministry Rachel Stott Campus Minister”
      The Mission & Ministry team has a director, two campus ministers and a chaplain.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Music Ministry (weekly), Lasallian Youth, Social Justice Cadets, Peer Ministry, liturgical ministries, and a Monday rosary group.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students of qualified age and background can be trained to become Eucharistic ministers and altar servers. Students are called upon to be liturgists, helping assemble Mass themes, songs, prayers and readings. Students serve as lectors at all Masses. Music ministry is a volunteer ensemble that meets once a week. This ministry is a vocal service for school Masses.”
      Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, liturgists and lectors, and a music ministry ensemble meets weekly.
      “Students also write the daily prayers announced to the school body. Praying the rosary is available to students, faculty, and staff after school on Mondays.”
      Students write the daily prayers announced to the school, and the rosary is prayed after school on Mondays.
    2. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Lasallian Youth offers students a variety of opportunities to minister to the economically poor through direct service in the spirit of St. John Baptist de La Salle. Members assist in building a faith-filled community at St. John’s.”
      Lasallian Youth is a student group for service and faith community.
      “Our mission is to explore, discuss, and educate ourselves on social justice issues that affect our community and the world. We hope to spread awareness of human rights violations.”
      The Social Justice Cadets club studies social justice and human rights issues.
    3. Peer Ministers - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/peer-ministers · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “These servant leaders and role models participate in and help facilitate class retreats, liturgies, prayer experiences, small group faith sharing, personal mentorship, Christian service, and community building activities.”
      Senior peer ministers help lead retreats, liturgies, prayer and faith sharing.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Every class period begins with prayer, and students write the daily prayers announced to the school.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We begin every class period with prayer, recalling that we are in God’s holy presence”
      Every class period begins with prayer.
      “Students also write the daily prayers announced to the school body. Praying the rosary is available to students, faculty, and staff after school on Mondays.”
      Students write the daily prayers announced to the school, and the rosary is prayed after school on Mondays.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (90 hours over four years (15 freshman year, 25 in each later year), a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You will graduate with 90 hours of service on your academic transcript. These are required hours and a graduation requirement.”
      Ninety hours of Christian service are required for graduation.
    2. School Profile 2026-27, St. John's College High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1790600064/stjohnschsorg/rkpygbviau1qwinxsprd/2026-27SJCSchoolProfilePrint.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Students must complete 90 hours of service to earn a diploma.”
      The 2026-27 school profile lists 90 service hours as a diploma requirement.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 (Religion)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772725703/stjohnschsorg/ku6wf36kbrgczirlpgg1/202627CourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “031 Morality and Social Justice | Grade 11 | 1 credit In the first semester, the course introduces students to the academic and moral tradition of the Church through an exploration of Sacred Scripture, Church doctrine, natural law, and secular philosophical principles. In the second semester, students are led to apply our moral tradition through the lens of the Catholic Social Teaching, to contemporary issues of peace and justice in the global community.”
      The grade 11 religion course covers Church moral teaching, natural law and philosophical principles, and Catholic social teaching.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service immersion trips to six sites, the Social Justice Cadets club, and an annual Lasallian Social Justice Week.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Service Immersion Trips - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/service-immersion-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “El Otro Lado (EOL) Sacred Heart Southern Missions Romero Center Urban Challenge La Salle Education Center Homestead De La Salle Blackfeet School Br. David Darst Center for Justice & Peace, Spirituality & Education”
      Service immersion trips go to six sites, including El Paso, Camden, and the Darst Center for Justice & Peace.
    2. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our mission is to explore, discuss, and educate ourselves on social justice issues that affect our community and the world. We hope to spread awareness of human rights violations.”
      The Social Justice Cadets club studies social justice and human rights issues.
    3. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Every year at St. John’s, we host a Lasallian Social Justice Week where students learn about local and global social injustices from a variety of guest speakers who motivate students to take targeted action through service and conscious decision-making.”
      The school holds an annual Lasallian Social Justice Week.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Mass is offered every weekday at 7:15 am in the De La Salle Chapel, and a monsignor serves as chaplain.
    Sources (3)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our beautiful De La Salle Chapel is available to all throughout the day. Masses available throughout the year: Daily in De La Salle Chapel at 7:15 am Open to students, parents, faculty, and staff Wednesdays during community time in De La Salle Chapel For students and available faculty”
      The De La Salle Chapel is open all day; Mass is celebrated daily at 7:15 am and on Wednesdays during community time.
    2. Religion - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/academics/academic-departments/religion · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mass is offered (Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during homeroom on Wednesdays). On Mondays at 2:30 pm, the Rosary is prayed for Pat Behan, former SJC coach battling ALS.”
      Mass is offered Monday through Friday at 7:15 am and during Wednesday homeroom; the rosary is prayed Mondays at 2:30 pm.
    3. Faculty & Staff Directory - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/about/faculty-staff-directory?const_search_keyword=Enzler · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Msgr. John Enzler Chaplain”
      Msgr. John Enzler, a priest, is the school's chaplain.
  • Students take religion all four years, including a junior course on moral theology and Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027 (Requirements for Graduation)resources.finalsite.net/images/v1772725703/stjohnschsorg/ku6wf36kbrgczirlpgg1/202627CourseCatalog.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Requirements for all students: Religion 4 years English 4 years”
      Four years of religion are required of all students.
      “031 Morality and Social Justice | Grade 11 | 1 credit In the first semester, the course introduces students to the academic and moral tradition of the Church through an exploration of Sacred Scripture, Church doctrine, natural law, and secular philosophical principles. In the second semester, students are led to apply our moral tradition through the lens of the Catholic Social Teaching, to contemporary issues of peace and justice in the global community.”
      The grade 11 religion course covers Church moral teaching, natural law and philosophical principles, and Catholic social teaching.
  • Retreats are offered for every grade, including the four-day Kairos retreat for seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshmen and sophomores participate in one-day, off-campus retreats. Juniors go on an overnight retreat, and seniors may attend Kairos, a four-day, off-campus retreat led by both faculty and students.”
      Freshmen and sophomores have one-day retreats, juniors an overnight retreat, and seniors may attend a four-day Kairos retreat.
      “St. John’s offers retreats for every grade level.”
      Retreats are offered for every grade.
  • Students complete 90 hours of required Christian service, and service immersion trips go to six sites.
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/christian-service · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “You will graduate with 90 hours of service on your academic transcript. These are required hours and a graduation requirement.”
      Ninety hours of Christian service are required for graduation.
    2. Service Immersion Trips - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/service-immersion-trips · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “El Otro Lado (EOL) Sacred Heart Southern Missions Romero Center Urban Challenge La Salle Education Center Homestead De La Salle Blackfeet School Br. David Darst Center for Justice & Peace, Spirituality & Education”
      Service immersion trips go to six sites, including El Paso, Camden, and the Darst Center for Justice & Peace.

Concerns

  • Confession is scheduled for the school community in Advent and Lent.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Reconciliation is always available with our chaplain. Each Advent and Lent, the Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the school community all day. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is available to students who want to be initiated into the Catholic Church.”
      The chaplain is available for confession, reconciliation is offered all day each Advent and Lent, and OCIA is available.
  • Adoration is listed as a worship opportunity.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Other Worship Opportunities Adoration Meditation Faith sharing”
      Adoration is listed among the school's worship opportunities.
  • The 2025-26 club list has no respect-life group.
    Sources (1)
    1. 2025-26 Clubs, St. John's College High Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1759342676/stjohnschsorg/xkfltpaty3cfaqzcrdvy/2025-26Clubs.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Mission & Ministry Programming Rachel Stott, Michael Bitonti, rstott@stjohnschs.org Abby Michels”
      Mission & Ministry Programming is listed with Rachel Stott, Michael Bitonti and Abby Michels, with the contact email rstott@stjohnschs.org.

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Campus ministry home

Mission and Ministry Center and De La Salle Chapel, St. John's College High School

  • Address: 2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase, DC 20015
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, student gathering space

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Catholic clubs and student life

17 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 5 off campus

Faith formation 4

  • Faith in Leadership InstituteOff campus
    Interfaith leadership program for rising juniors and seniors with visits to local worship communities.
  • OCIAOn campus
    Order of Christian Initiation of Adults for students who wish to become Catholic.
  • Peer MinistryOn campus
    Senior elective and leadership team that mentors freshmen and leads retreats, liturgies and faith sharing.
  • Lasallian Social Justice WeekOn campus
    Annually
    Week of guest speakers on local and global social justice issues.

Retreats 3

  • Freshman and Sophomore RetreatsOff campus
    One-day, off-campus retreats; the sophomore retreat includes volunteering.
  • Junior RetreatOff campus
    Overnight retreat for juniors.
  • KairosOff campus
    Four-day senior retreat led by faculty and students.

Service 2

  • Service Immersion TripsOff campus
    Spring break and summer
    One-week trips to six sites, including El Paso, Texas. Walls, Mississippi. Camden, New Jersey. Homestead, Florida. Browning, Montana; and Chicago.
  • Lasallian YouthOn campus
    Student group serving the poor through drives, mission collections and tutoring at the San Miguel School.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice CadetsOn campus
    Club that studies one social justice issue each year and works for change.

Liturgy and prayer 7

  • Daily MassOn campus
    Monday-Friday, 7:15 AM
    Mass in the De La Salle Chapel before school.
  • Wednesday community-time MassOn campus
    Wednesdays during homeroom/community time
    Weekly Mass in the De La Salle Chapel for students and available faculty.
  • All-school and class MassesOn campus
    Beginning of the year, holy days of obligation, Founder's Day
    All-school Masses in Gallagher Gymnasium and a Mass for each class in Frana Auditorium.
  • Liturgical ministriesOn campus
    Students serve as Eucharistic ministers, altar servers, liturgists and lectors.
  • Music MinistryOn campus
    Weekly
    Volunteer vocal ensemble that sings at school Masses.
  • RosaryOn campus
    Mondays, 2:30 PM
    Rosary prayed after school on Mondays, open to students, faculty and staff.
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  • Advent and Lent ReconciliationOn campus
    Each Advent and Lent
    The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered to the school community all day.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Mission & Ministry - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life/mission-ministry · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Meet the Mission & Ministry Team Michael Bitonti Campus Minister John Enzler Chaplain Abby Michels Director of Mission and Ministry Rachel Stott Campus Minister”
    The Mission & Ministry team has a director, two campus ministers and a chaplain.
    “The Mission and Ministry Center, located in the middle of the main building, is the heart of St. John’s overall mission to bring a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.”
    The Mission and Ministry Center is in the middle of the main building.
    “The Mission and Ministry Center, located in the middle of the main building, is the heart of St. John’s overall mission to bring a human and Christian education to the young, especially the poor.”
    The Mission and Ministry Center is in the middle of the main building.
  2. Spiritual Life - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Our beautiful De La Salle Chapel is available to all throughout the day. Masses available throughout the year: Daily in De La Salle Chapel at 7:15 am Open to students, parents, faculty, and staff Wednesdays during community time in De La Salle Chapel For students and available faculty”
    The De La Salle Chapel is open all day; Mass is celebrated daily at 7:15 am and on Wednesdays during community time.
  3. Contact & Directions - St. John's College High Schoolstjohnschs.org/about/contact-directions · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Address 2607 Military Road NW Chevy Chase, DC 20015 Admissions Office Main Office Phone: 202-363-2316”
    The school is at 2607 Military Road NW, Chevy Chase, DC 20015; the main office phone is 202-363-2316.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
74 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.19.6 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Washington, DC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)1,794
Students in grades 9–121,794
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio19.6 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Washington

His Eminence Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: adw.org, adw.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is St. John's College High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. John's College High School is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Washington. Its sponsor is De La Salle Christian Brothers (Brothers of the Christian Schools).
What is St. John's College High School’s Compass Score?
87 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. John's College High School?
Mass is listed at De La Salle Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is St. John's College High School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. John's College High School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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