At my high school, they were able to get funding for advanced program (for above average students) by arguing that there was already funding for programs for st

At my high school, they were able to get funding for advanced program (for above average students) by arguing that there was already funding for programs for students who were struggling (below average students). That is, that is was unfair that one group of students were having their special educational needs met, but that another group wasn't. They succeeded and the program was very successful. The result was three levels for most subjects which students could choose based on their goals and abilities. They were also able to keep the bar for the advanced classes high so students who enrolled but found them too challenging would soon drop down a level -- as most preferred a high grade in middle level class then a mediocre or low grade in a high level class. I took classes at all three levels as I was strong in math and science but less so in the humanities, for example. I thought it worked great.