Pillar: Education & Training
In Thiruvananthapuram, 98% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 20.7:1, close to the typical district. 0.2% 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.
77% of registered enterprises are in services while 23% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 72% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 38% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Thiruvananthapuram, which ranks 5 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.2 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 87.3%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Thiruvananthapuram are in the Thiruvananthapuram district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thiruvananthapuram youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.