Class of 2027: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2027 are typically in 12th Grade (Senior). They were born in 2009, started high school in Fall 2023, and will graduate in Spring 2027.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
12th
(Senior)
Age in 2026
17
years old (turning)
Started High School
2023
Fall semester
College Grad
2031
4-year degree
Class of 2027: K–12 journey
94%
94% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2027
Counting to June 1, 2027. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2027?
If the Class of 2027 starts college in Fall 2027, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2027 Reunions
2037
10-Year Reunion
in 11 years
2052
25-Year Reunion
in 26 years
2077
50-Year Reunion
in 51 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2027
Class of 2027: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2027, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2027
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2025
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2026
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2026
First day of senior year
Fall 2026
FAFSA for the 2027–28 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2026
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2027
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2027
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2027
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2027
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Z
Generation Z
1997–2012
Notable People in the Class of 2027
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 2027 based on their birth year.
Julia Butters
Actress
Born 2009 · Class of ~2027
Christian Convery
Actor
Born 2009 · Class of ~2027
Iain Armitage
Actor
Born 2008 · Class of ~2026
International Equivalent of Class of 2027
Born in 2009 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2027
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2027
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2027
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2027
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2027
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 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2027 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2027 are typically in 12th Grade (Senior).
How old is the Class of 2027?
Students in the Class of 2027 were mostly born in 2009 and are turning 17 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2027 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2027 were born in 2009 (those born September–December 2008 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2027 start high school?
The Class of 2027 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2023 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2014.
When does the Class of 2027 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2027 graduates in Spring 2027.
When will the Class of 2027 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2027 graduates college in 2031.
When is the Class of 2027 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2027 is in 2037, 11 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2027?
The Class of 2027, born in 2009, belongs to Generation Z (1997–2012).