Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco (Closed 2020)
- Founded as one of the West's first culinary arts schools, Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts (Formerly known as California Culinary Academy)has been committed to providing high standards of culinary arts, restaurant management training, and personal chef training since 1977.
School Highlights
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco served 442 students (100% of students were full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 29:1 was higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which was more than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
| Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 15 staff | 308 staff |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- San Francisco's Culinary hot spot historic California Hall at 625 Polk Street in downtown San Francisco is the nerve center of the Academy and an ideal place to pursue chef training. Students at California Culinary Academy can apply their passion everyday. A stand-up cocktail party, full-course dinner party, wedding reception, or corporate event presents a unique learning opportunity that combines the talent and skill of our students. Meals are prepared and served by Academy students under the direction of our Academy chef instructors. CCA prides itself on helping students secure their important first job in restaurants, hotels, resorts, bakeries, and other culinary and hospitality related businesses. Our Career Services staff offers individual sessions in career planning, resume writing, and interview preparation. Every student needs a payment plan for his or her education, and we are committed to helping you in your financial planning. The Academy offers tuition planning assistance to all students, and federal and state financial aid for those who qualify.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco (1.5 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San FranciscoPrivate for-profit188 students | 1.50 Mi55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 675-5200 1.50188 - 24,441 students | 3.90 Mi50 Frida Kahlo Drive
San Francisco, CA 94112
(415) 239-3000 3.9024,441 - College of AlamedaPublic5,667 students | 6.70 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-7221 6.705,667 - Laney CollegePublic10,424 students | 8.00 Mi900 Fallon Sreet
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 834-5740 8.0010,424 - Skyline CollegePublic8,803 students | 9.70 Mi3300 College Dr
San Bruno, CA 94066
(650) 738-4100 9.708,803
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