Class of 2040: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2040 are typically in Pre-K / Preschool. They were born in 2022, started high school in Fall 2036, and will graduate in Spring 2040.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
Pre-K
2026–2027
Age in 2026
4
years old (turning)
Started High School
2036
Fall semester
College Grad
2044
4-year degree
Class of 2040: K–12 journey
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The Class of 2040 starts kindergarten in Fall 2027.
Countdown to the first day of kindergarten (Fall 2027)
Based on a typical late-August start; check your district calendar.
Planning for College After 2040?
If the Class of 2040 starts college in Fall 2040, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2040 Reunions
2050
10-Year Reunion
in 24 years
2065
25-Year Reunion
in 39 years
2090
50-Year Reunion
in 64 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2040
Class of 2040: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2040, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2040
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2038
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2039
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2039
First day of senior year
Fall 2039
FAFSA for the 2040–41 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2039
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2040
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2040
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2040
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2040
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2040
Born in 2022 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2040
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2040
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2040
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2040
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2040
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 2040: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2040 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2040 are typically in Pre-K / Preschool.
How old is the Class of 2040?
Students in the Class of 2040 were mostly born in 2022 and are turning 4 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2040 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2040 were born in 2022 (those born September–December 2021 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2040 start high school?
The Class of 2040 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2036 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2027.
When does the Class of 2040 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2040 graduates in Spring 2040.
When will the Class of 2040 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2040 graduates college in 2044.
When is the Class of 2040 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2040 is in 2050, 24 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2040?
The Class of 2040, born in 2022, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).