Class of 1987: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1987 graduated 39 years ago. They were born in 1969 and are turning 57 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
57
years old (turning)
Started High School
1983
Fall semester
College Grad
1991
4-year degree
Class of 1987: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1987 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 40-year reunion (summer 2027)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1987 Reunions
1997
10-Year Reunion
29 years ago
2012
25-Year Reunion
14 years ago
2037
50-Year Reunion
in 11 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1987
Class of 1987: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1987, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Generation X
Generation X
1965–1980
Notable People in the Class of 1987
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1987 based on their birth year.
Jennifer Aniston
Actress (Friends)
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
Matthew Perry
Actor (Friends)
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
Jay-Z
Rapper & Entrepreneur
Born 1969 · Class of ~1987
International Equivalent of Class of 1987
Born in 1969 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1987
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1987
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1987
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1987
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1987
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 1987: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1987 in right now?
The Class of 1987 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1987).
How old is the Class of 1987?
Students in the Class of 1987 were mostly born in 1969 and are turning 57 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1987 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1987 were born in 1969 (those born September–December 1968 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1987 start high school?
The Class of 1987 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1983 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1974.
When does the Class of 1987 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1987 graduates in Spring 1987.
When will the Class of 1987 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1987 graduates college in 1991.
When is the Class of 1987 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1987 is in 1997, 29 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1987?
The Class of 1987, born in 1969, belongs to Generation X (1965–1980).