Class of 2034: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2034 are typically in 5th Grade. They were born in 2016, started high school in Fall 2030, and will graduate in Spring 2034.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
5th
2026–2027
Age in 2026
10
years old (turning)
Started High School
2030
Fall semester
College Grad
2038
4-year degree
Class of 2034: K–12 journey
40%
40% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2034
Counting to June 1, 2034. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2034?
If the Class of 2034 starts college in Fall 2034, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2034 Reunions
2044
10-Year Reunion
in 18 years
2059
25-Year Reunion
in 33 years
2084
50-Year Reunion
in 58 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2034
Class of 2034: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2034, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2034
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2032
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2033
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2033
First day of senior year
Fall 2033
FAFSA for the 2034–35 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2033
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2034
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2034
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2034
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2034
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2034
Born in 2016 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2034
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2034
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2034
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2034
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2034
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 2034: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2034 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2034 are typically in 5th Grade.
How old is the Class of 2034?
Students in the Class of 2034 were mostly born in 2016 and are turning 10 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2034 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2034 were born in 2016 (those born September–December 2015 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2034 start high school?
The Class of 2034 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2030 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2021.
When does the Class of 2034 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2034 graduates in Spring 2034.
When will the Class of 2034 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2034 graduates college in 2038.
When is the Class of 2034 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2034 is in 2044, 18 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2034?
The Class of 2034, born in 2016, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).