Class of 2038: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2038 are typically in 1st Grade. They were born in 2020, started high school in Fall 2034, and will graduate in Spring 2038.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
1st
2026–2027
Age in 2026
6
years old (turning)
Started High School
2034
Fall semester
College Grad
2042
4-year degree
Class of 2038: K–12 journey
10%
10% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2038
Counting to June 1, 2038. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2038?
If the Class of 2038 starts college in Fall 2038, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2038 Reunions
2048
10-Year Reunion
in 22 years
2063
25-Year Reunion
in 37 years
2088
50-Year Reunion
in 62 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2038
Class of 2038: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2038, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2038
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2036
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2037
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2037
First day of senior year
Fall 2037
FAFSA for the 2038–39 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2037
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2038
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2038
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2038
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2038
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2038
Born in 2020 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2038
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2038
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2038
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2038
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2038
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 2038: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2038 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2038 are typically in 1st Grade.
How old is the Class of 2038?
Students in the Class of 2038 were mostly born in 2020 and are turning 6 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2038 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2038 were born in 2020 (those born September–December 2019 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2038 start high school?
The Class of 2038 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2034 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2025.
When does the Class of 2038 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2038 graduates in Spring 2038.
When will the Class of 2038 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2038 graduates college in 2042.
When is the Class of 2038 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2038 is in 2048, 22 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2038?
The Class of 2038, born in 2020, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).