Class of 1980: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1980 graduated 46 years ago. They were born in 1962 and are turning 64 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
64
years old (turning)
Started High School
1976
Fall semester
College Grad
1984
4-year degree
Class of 1980: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1980 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 50-year reunion (summer 2030)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1980 Reunions
1990
10-Year Reunion
36 years ago
2005
25-Year Reunion
21 years ago
2030
50-Year Reunion
in 4 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1980
Class of 1980: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1980, 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 1980
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1980 based on their birth year.
Tom Cruise
Global Action Star
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
Jim Carrey
Comedic Actor
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
Jon Bon Jovi
Rock Star
Born 1962 · Class of ~1980
International Equivalent of Class of 1980
Born in 1962 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1980
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1980
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1980
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1980
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1980
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.
High School Graduation Year Calculator for United States by Current Grade
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Class of 1980: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1980 in right now?
The Class of 1980 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1980).
How old is the Class of 1980?
Students in the Class of 1980 were mostly born in 1962 and are turning 64 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1980 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1980 were born in 1962 (those born September–December 1961 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1980 start high school?
The Class of 1980 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1976 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1967.
When does the Class of 1980 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1980 graduates in Spring 1980.
When will the Class of 1980 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1980 graduates college in 1984.
When is the Class of 1980 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1980 is in 1990, 36 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1980?
The Class of 1980, born in 1962, belongs to Baby Boomers (1946–1964).