Class of 2035: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2035 are typically in 4th Grade. They were born in 2017, started high school in Fall 2031, and will graduate in Spring 2035.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
4th
2026–2027
Age in 2026
9
years old (turning)
Started High School
2031
Fall semester
College Grad
2039
4-year degree
Class of 2035: K–12 journey
33%
33% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2035
Counting to June 1, 2035. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2035?
If the Class of 2035 starts college in Fall 2035, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2035 Reunions
2045
10-Year Reunion
in 19 years
2060
25-Year Reunion
in 34 years
2085
50-Year Reunion
in 59 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2035
Class of 2035: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2035, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2035
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2033
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2034
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2034
First day of senior year
Fall 2034
FAFSA for the 2035–36 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2034
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2035
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2035
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2035
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2035
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2035
Born in 2017 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2035
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2035
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2035
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2035
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2035
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 2035: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2035 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2035 are typically in 4th Grade.
How old is the Class of 2035?
Students in the Class of 2035 were mostly born in 2017 and are turning 9 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2035 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2035 were born in 2017 (those born September–December 2016 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2035 start high school?
The Class of 2035 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2031 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2022.
When does the Class of 2035 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2035 graduates in Spring 2035.
When will the Class of 2035 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2035 graduates college in 2039.
When is the Class of 2035 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2035 is in 2045, 19 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2035?
The Class of 2035, born in 2017, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).