Pillar: Education & Training
In Kolkata, 88.6% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 18.6:1, better than the typical district. 2.6% 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 25% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. Only 48% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). 50% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kolkata, which ranks 1 of 23 in West Bengal for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 59.1 out of 100. On secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 71.6%, it sits close to the national mark.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kolkata are in the Kolkata district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kolkata youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.