Pillar: Education & Training
In Thane, 95.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 33.8:1, behind the typical district. 5.6% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
80% of registered enterprises are in services while 20% are in manufacturing. Only 7% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 71% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 18% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Thane, which ranks 3 of 36 in Maharashtra for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.5 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 89.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Thane are in the Thane district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Thane youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.