Pillar: Education & Training
In Dakshina Kannada, 98.7% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 26.3:1, behind the typical district. 8.2% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
78% of registered enterprises are in services while 22% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 85% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 39% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Dakshina Kannada, which ranks 3 of 31 in Karnataka for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 100%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Dakshina Kannada are in the Dakshina Kannada district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Dakshina Kannada youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.