Jna Institute of Culinary Arts
Tel:
(215) 468-8800
- JNA Institute of Culinary Arts is dedicated to turning out well-trained graduates. The faculty, using modern educational techniques, teaches the students in a realistic job setting. Hands-on training is stressed, but theory and relevant course work are also used to provide our students with the necessary background and experience to become successes.
School Highlights
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts serves 36 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Top Placements
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private for-profit | Private not-for-profit |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 36 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- JNA Institute of Culinary Arts has provided quality training for the food service industry since 1988. From the standpoint of success stories, graduates from our first program are still employed in the food service industry in ever increasing areas of responsibility. With a strong concern for educational excellence and a proud record of job placement, the school maintains an excellent reputation among students, graduates, and employers throughout the Philadelphia area. In 1999 the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society authorized the establishment of the “Iota of Pennsylvania” Chapter at the school. The school is located at the south end of the Avenue of the Arts, in the heart of historic South Philadelphia, and is easily accessible by all forms of public transportation. The school features two laboratory kitchens with ranges, ovens, broilers, other commercial cooking equipment and supplies needed to simulate working restaurants. The use of these laboratory kitchens in conjunction with classroom lectures enhances the training provided by our programs. Our equipment assists in the proper instruction and production of breads, cakes, tarts, sauces, salads and entrées that prepares and qualifies students to meet the expectations of the food service industry. The college offers Diploma Program in Professional Cooking, Specialized Food Service Management program and Associate Degree in Culinary Arts / Restaurant Management. In 1992 the school was recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, State Board of Private Licensed Schools and was granted a License to operate as a private licensed school. In February of 1994 the school became accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT).
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is Peirce College (0.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Peirce CollegePrivate not-for-profit1,357 students | 0.70 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888) 467-3472 0.701,357 - The Workforce Institute's City CollegePrivate not-for-profit8 students | 1.10 Mi4322 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 455-2300 1.108 - 16,672 students | 1.90 Mi1700 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 751-8000 1.9016,672 - Hussian College School of ArtPrivate for-profit81 students | 1.90 Mi1500 Spring Garden Street Ste. 101
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 574-9600 1.9081 - 533 students | 2.00 Mi3600 Market St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 382-1553 2.00533
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