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 59 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 37%.
- Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is one of 13 community colleges within Philadelphia County, PA.
- The nearest community college to Jna Institute of Culinary Arts is Peirce College (0.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Jna Institute of Culinary Arts places among the top 20% of community colleges in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 50% over five years.
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | (PA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 5 staff | 25 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 59 students | 618 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 25:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 59 students | 372 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 246 students |
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| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| % Black | 49% | 14% |
| % White | 34% | 63% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.57 |
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| College Completion Rate | 76% | 55% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,100 | $34,800 |
Source: 2016 (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, non-profit1,833 students | 0.70 Mi1420 Pine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(888)467-3472 0.701,833 - Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology InstitutePrivate, non-profit31 students | 1.10 Mi100 South Broad Street, Suite 830
Philadelphia, PA 19110
(215)568-9215 1.1031 - The Art Institute of PhiladelphiaPrivate, for profit1,953 students | 1.10 Mi1622 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215)567-7080 1.101,953 - Hussian School of ArtPrivate, for profit79 students | 1.40 MiThe Bourse Suite 300 111 S. Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215)574-9600 1.4079 - Kaplan Career Institute-PhiladelphiaPrivate, for profit610 students | 1.60 Mi3010 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215)594-4000 1.60610
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