Pillar: Education & Training
In Shimla, 90.8% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 11.7:1, better than the typical district. 15.1% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
87% of registered enterprises are in services while 13% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 34% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Shimla, which ranks 2 of 12 in Himachal Pradesh for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 62.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 90%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Shimla are in the Shimla district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Shimla youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.