Pillar: Education & Training
In West Khasi Hills, 43.5% of schools meet basic facility standards, behind the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 20.3:1, close to the typical district. 12% of schools run on a single teacher, behind the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 1% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 44% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In West Khasi Hills, which ranks 4 of 12 in Meghalaya for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.6 out of 100. It trails the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 47.2%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in West Khasi Hills are in the West Khasi Hills district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the West Khasi Hills youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.