Pillar: Education & Training
In Lahaul and Spiti, 90.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 4.1:1, better than the typical district. 13% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
88% of registered enterprises are in services while 12% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 42% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Lahaul and Spiti, which ranks 11 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.7 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 51.5%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Lahaul and Spiti are in the Lahaul and Spiti district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Lahaul and Spiti youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.