Class of 2029: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2029 are typically in 10th Grade (Sophomore). They were born in 2011, started high school in Fall 2025, and will graduate in Spring 2029.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
10th
(Sophomore)
Age in 2026
15
years old (turning)
Started High School
2025
Fall semester
College Grad
2033
4-year degree
Class of 2029: K–12 journey
79%
79% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2029
Counting to June 1, 2029. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2029?
If the Class of 2029 starts college in Fall 2029, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2029 Reunions
2039
10-Year Reunion
in 13 years
2054
25-Year Reunion
in 28 years
2079
50-Year Reunion
in 53 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2029
Class of 2029: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2029, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2029
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2027
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2028
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2028
First day of senior year
Fall 2028
FAFSA for the 2029–30 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2028
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2029
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2029
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2029
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2029
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Z
Generation Z
1997–2012
International Equivalent of Class of 2029
Born in 2011 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2029
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2029
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2029
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2029
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2029
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 2029: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2029 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2029 are typically in 10th Grade (Sophomore).
How old is the Class of 2029?
Students in the Class of 2029 were mostly born in 2011 and are turning 15 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2029 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2029 were born in 2011 (those born September–December 2010 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2029 start high school?
The Class of 2029 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2025 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2016.
When does the Class of 2029 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2029 graduates in Spring 2029.
When will the Class of 2029 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2029 graduates college in 2033.
When is the Class of 2029 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2029 is in 2039, 13 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2029?
The Class of 2029, born in 2011, belongs to Generation Z (1997–2012).