Pillar: Education & Training
In Hooghly, 84% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 26.1:1, behind the typical district. 3.4% 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.
75% of registered enterprises are in services while 25% are in manufacturing. Only 4% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 52% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 16% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Hooghly, which ranks 11 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 44.7 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.5%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Hooghly are in the Hooghly district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Hooghly youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.