Pillar: Education & Training
In Patna, 88% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 25.6:1, behind the typical district. 3.4% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
79% of registered enterprises are in services while 21% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 46% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 14% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Patna, which ranks 1 of 38 in Bihar for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 51.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 43.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Patna are in the Patna district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Patna youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.