Class of 2023: What Year Were They Born & How Old Are They?
Students in the Class of 2023 graduated 3 years ago. They were born in 2005 and are turning 21 in 2026.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Age in 2026
21
years old (turning)
Started High School
2019
Fall semester
College Grad
2027
4-year degree
Class of 2023: K–12 journey
100%
The Class of 2023 has finished all 13 years of K–12.
Countdown to the 5-year reunion (summer 2028)
Most reunions are held in summer or early fall; dates are set by each class.
Class of 2023 Reunions
2033
10-Year Reunion
in 7 years
2048
25-Year Reunion
in 22 years
2073
50-Year Reunion
in 47 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2023
Class of 2023: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2023, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Generation: Generation Z
Generation Z
1997–2012
Notable People in the Class of 2023
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 2023 based on their birth year.
IShowSpeed
YouTube Streamer
Born 2005 · Class of ~2023
Kylie Cantrall
Actress & Singer
Born 2005 · Class of ~2023
Miles Brown
Actor
Born 2005 · Class of ~2023
International Equivalent of Class of 2023
Born in 2005 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2023
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2023
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2023
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2023
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2023
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 2023: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2023 in right now?
The Class of 2023 has already graduated from high school (Spring 2023).
How old is the Class of 2023?
Students in the Class of 2023 were mostly born in 2005 and are turning 21 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2023 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2023 were born in 2005 (those born September–December 2004 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2023 start high school?
The Class of 2023 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2019 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2010.
When does the Class of 2023 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2023 graduates in Spring 2023.
When will the Class of 2023 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2023 graduates college in 2027.
When is the Class of 2023 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2023 is in 2033, 7 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2023?
The Class of 2023, born in 2005, belongs to Generation Z (1997–2012).