Military Compensation to High Schools?

Here's a question that's been bugging me - Does the military actually pay local high schools in some way? I've heard about this but I'm not clear on the details. Any truth to it?

The military itself does not pay high schools directly, but often you'll find military-sponsored programs in schools. These include programs like Junior ROTC (JROTC) which is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense. In the case of JROTC programs, the military covers a portion of the cost of the program, including providing uniforms, curriculum, and other necessary resources. They may also share the cost of hiring instructors with the school.

The idea behind these programs is to foster responsible citizens and future leaders rather than to recruit students into the military per se. JROTC is generally considered an extracurricular activity, and has even been recognized by colleges as a Tier 2 extracurricular. This funding and support should not be mistaken for direct payments to high schools.

However, all branches of the military do invest in recruiting efforts, such as having recruiters visit high schools, sponsoring events, and providing free resources. These efforts do not involve direct monetary compensation to the schools, though. The premise of these actions is to inform and recruit eligible students who are interested in serving in the military post-high school, but again, it's important to note these are not payments to the high school.