Class of 2028: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2028 are typically in 11th Grade (Junior). They were born in 2010, started high school in Fall 2024, and will graduate in Spring 2028.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
11th
(Junior)
Age in 2026
16
years old (turning)
Started High School
2024
Fall semester
College Grad
2032
4-year degree
Class of 2028: K–12 journey
87%
87% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2028
Counting to June 1, 2028. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2028?
If the Class of 2028 starts college in Fall 2028, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2028 Reunions
2038
10-Year Reunion
in 12 years
2053
25-Year Reunion
in 27 years
2078
50-Year Reunion
in 52 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2028
Class of 2028: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2028, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2028
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2026
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2027
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2027
First day of senior year
Fall 2027
FAFSA for the 2028–29 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2027
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2028
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2028
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2028
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2028
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Z
Generation Z
1997–2012
Notable People in the Class of 2028
These well-known individuals share a graduation year of approximately 2028 based on their birth year.
Brooklynn Prince
Actress
Born 2010 · Class of ~2028
Alan Kim
Actor
Born 2010 · Class of ~2028
Raegan Revord
Actress
Born 2008 · Class of ~2026
International Equivalent of Class of 2028
Born in 2010 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2028
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2028
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2028
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2028
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2028
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 2028: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2028 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2028 are typically in 11th Grade (Junior).
How old is the Class of 2028?
Students in the Class of 2028 were mostly born in 2010 and are turning 16 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2028 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2028 were born in 2010 (those born September–December 2009 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2028 start high school?
The Class of 2028 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2024 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2015.
When does the Class of 2028 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2028 graduates in Spring 2028.
When will the Class of 2028 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2028 graduates college in 2032.
When is the Class of 2028 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2028 is in 2038, 12 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2028?
The Class of 2028, born in 2010, belongs to Generation Z (1997–2012).