Class of 2031: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2031 are typically in 8th Grade. They were born in 2013, started high school in Fall 2027, and will graduate in Spring 2031.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
8th
2026–2027
Age in 2026
13
years old (turning)
Started High School
2027
Fall semester
College Grad
2035
4-year degree
Class of 2031: K–12 journey
63%
63% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2031
Counting to June 1, 2031. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2031?
If the Class of 2031 starts college in Fall 2031, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2031 Reunions
2041
10-Year Reunion
in 15 years
2056
25-Year Reunion
in 30 years
2081
50-Year Reunion
in 55 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2031
Class of 2031: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2031, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2031
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2029
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2030
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2030
First day of senior year
Fall 2030
FAFSA for the 2031–32 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2030
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2031
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2031
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2031
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2031
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2031
Born in 2013 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2031
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2031
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2031
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2031
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2031
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 2031: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2031 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2031 are typically in 8th Grade.
How old is the Class of 2031?
Students in the Class of 2031 were mostly born in 2013 and are turning 13 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2031 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2031 were born in 2013 (those born September–December 2012 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2031 start high school?
The Class of 2031 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2027 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2018.
When does the Class of 2031 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2031 graduates in Spring 2031.
When will the Class of 2031 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2031 graduates college in 2035.
When is the Class of 2031 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2031 is in 2041, 15 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2031?
The Class of 2031, born in 2013, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).