CA does equalize funding at the state level and has since the 1970s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serrano_v._Priest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serrano_v._Pr

CA does equalize funding at the state level and has since the 1970s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serrano_v._Priest https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serrano_v._Priest). There's only a small number of wealthy areas (1% of the population perhaps) that have excess funding. Generally, the funding policies ensure worst schools get more funding. Here's how LA County looks: http://www.laalmanac.com/education/ed04m.php http://www.laalmanac.com/education/ed04m.php. -- poor performing LAUSD is easily in the top 10th percentile by funding, strong Arcadia and Pasadena are well below average.