Class of 2039: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2039 are typically in Kindergarten. They were born in 2021, started high school in Fall 2035, and will graduate in Spring 2039.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
Kindergarten
2026–2027
Age in 2026
5
years old (turning)
Started High School
2035
Fall semester
College Grad
2043
4-year degree
Class of 2039: K–12 journey
2%
2% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2039
Counting to June 1, 2039. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2039?
If the Class of 2039 starts college in Fall 2039, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2039 Reunions
2049
10-Year Reunion
in 23 years
2064
25-Year Reunion
in 38 years
2089
50-Year Reunion
in 63 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2039
Class of 2039: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2039, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2039
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2037
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2038
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2038
First day of senior year
Fall 2038
FAFSA for the 2039–40 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2038
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2039
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2039
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2039
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2039
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2039
Born in 2021 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2039
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2039
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2039
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2039
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2039
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 2039: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2039 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2039 are typically in Kindergarten.
How old is the Class of 2039?
Students in the Class of 2039 were mostly born in 2021 and are turning 5 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2039 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2039 were born in 2021 (those born September–December 2020 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2039 start high school?
The Class of 2039 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2035 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2026.
When does the Class of 2039 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2039 graduates in Spring 2039.
When will the Class of 2039 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2039 graduates college in 2043.
When is the Class of 2039 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2039 is in 2049, 23 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2039?
The Class of 2039, born in 2021, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).