Class of 1997: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 1997 graduated 29 years ago. They were born in 1979 and are turning 47 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
47
years old (turning)
Started High School
1993
Fall semester
College Grad
2001
4-year degree
Class of 1997: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 1997 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 30-year reunion (summer 2027)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 1997 Reunions
2007
10-Year Reunion
19 years ago
2022
25-Year Reunion
4 years ago
2047
50-Year Reunion
in 21 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 1997
Class of 1997: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 1997, 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 1997
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 1997 based on their birth year.
Chris Pratt
Action Star
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
Jason Momoa
Actor (Aquaman)
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
Kevin Hart
Comedian & Actor
Born 1979 · Class of ~1997
International Equivalent of Class of 1997
Born in 1979 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 1997
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 1997
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 1997
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 1997
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 1997
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 1997: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 1997 in right now?
The Class of 1997 has already graduated from high school (Spring 1997).
How old is the Class of 1997?
Students in the Class of 1997 were mostly born in 1979 and are turning 47 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 1997 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 1997 were born in 1979 (those born September–December 1978 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 1997 start high school?
The Class of 1997 started high school as freshmen in Fall 1993 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1984.
When does the Class of 1997 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 1997 graduates in Spring 1997.
When will the Class of 1997 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 1997 graduates college in 2001.
When is the Class of 1997 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 1997 is in 2007, 19 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 1997?
The Class of 1997, born in 1979, belongs to Generation X (1965–1980).