Class of 2004: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 2004 graduated 22 years ago. They were born in 1986 and are turning 40 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
40
years old (turning)
Started High School
2000
Fall semester
College Grad
2008
4-year degree
Class of 2004: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 2004 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 25-year reunion (summer 2029)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 2004 Reunions
2014
10-Year Reunion
12 years ago
2029
25-Year Reunion
in 3 years
2054
50-Year Reunion
in 28 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2004
Class of 2004: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2004, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Millennials (Gen Y)
Millennials (Gen Y)
1981–1996
Notable People in the Class of 2004
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 2004 based on their birth year.
Drake
Best-Selling Rapper & Singer
Born 1986 · Class of ~2004
Lady Gaga
Pop Icon & Actress
Born 1986 · Class of ~2004
Usain Bolt
Olympic Sprinter
Born 1986 · Class of ~2004
International Equivalent of Class of 2004
Born in 1986 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2004
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2004
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2004
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2004
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2004
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 2004: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2004 in right now?
The Class of 2004 has already graduated from high school (Spring 2004).
How old is the Class of 2004?
Students in the Class of 2004 were mostly born in 1986 and are turning 40 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2004 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2004 were born in 1986 (those born September–December 1985 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2004 start high school?
The Class of 2004 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2000 and entered kindergarten in Fall 1991.
When does the Class of 2004 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2004 graduates in Spring 2004.
When will the Class of 2004 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2004 graduates college in 2008.
When is the Class of 2004 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2004 is in 2014, 12 years ago.
What generation is the Class of 2004?
The Class of 2004, born in 1986, belongs to Millennials (Gen Y) (1981–1996).