Pillar: Education & Training
In Howrah, 84.8% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 29.5:1, behind the typical district. 5% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
63% of registered enterprises are in services while 37% are in manufacturing. Only 8% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 49% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 40% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Howrah, which ranks 2 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 52.5 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 67.8%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Howrah are in the Howrah district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Howrah youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.