Total number of high schools in India: 222,159 Number of government-run high schools: 164,933 Number of private high schools: 57,226 Top 5 states with the highest number of high schools: Uttar Pradesh - 27,999 Maharashtra - 25,998 Madhya Pradesh - 16,388 Rajasthan - 15,888 Tamil Nadu - 13,504 Number of high schools per 1,000 population: 0.17 Conclusion: India has a large number of high schools, with over 222,000 schools in total. The majority of these schools are run by the government, but there are also a significant number of private high schools. The number of high schools per 1,000 population is relatively low, indicating a potential need for increased investment in education infrastructure.

1. VAST NETWORK OF SCHOOLS
STEADY INCREASE
UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION
India has over 250,000 high
schools, making it one of the
largest high school systems in the
world.
The number of high schools in India
has been steadily increasing by 3-4%
every year.
There is a significant disparity in
the distribution of high schools,
with more schools in urban areas
compared to rural areas.
PRIVATE OWNERSHIP
Approximately 40% of high schools
in India are privately owned,
reflecting the growing trend of
private education.
CHALLENGES IN
EDUCATION
Despite the large number of high
schools, there are still challenges in
ensuring that all students receive
high-quality education, such as
teacher shortages, inadequate
infrastructure, and insufficient funding.
NUMBER OF HIGH SCHOOLS IN INDIA
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