Class of 1977: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1977 graduated 49 years ago. They were born in 1959 and are turning 67 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
67
years old (turning)
Started High School
1973
Fall semester
College Grad
1981
4-year degree
Class of 1977: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1977 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 50-year reunion (summer 2027)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1977 Reunions
1987
10-Year Reunion
39 years ago
2002
25-Year Reunion
24 years ago
2027
50-Year Reunion
in 1 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1977
Class of 1977: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1977, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Baby Boomers
Baby Boomers
1946–1964
Notable People in the Class of 1977
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1977 based on their birth year.
Magic Johnson
NBA Legend
Born 1959 · Class of ~1977
Simon Cowell
Television Producer & Personality
Born 1959 · Class of ~1977
Kevin Spacey
Actor & Producer
Born 1959 · Class of ~1977
International Equivalent of Class of 1977
Born in 1959 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1977
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1977
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1977
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1977
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1977
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.
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Class of 1977: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1977 in right now?
The Class of 1977 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1977).
How old is the Class of 1977?
Students in the Class of 1977 were mostly born in 1959 and are turning 67 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1977 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1977 were born in 1959 (those born September–December 1958 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1977 start high school?
The Class of 1977 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1973 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1964.
When does the Class of 1977 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1977 graduates in Spring 1977.
When will the Class of 1977 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1977 graduates college in 1981.
When is the Class of 1977 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1977 is in 1987, 39 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1977?
The Class of 1977, born in 1959, belongs to Baby Boomers (1946–1964).