Class of 2042: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2042 are typically in Future Student. They were born in 2024, started high school in Fall 2038, and will graduate in Spring 2042.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
Future
2026–2027
Age in 2026
2
years old (turning)
Started High School
2038
Fall semester
College Grad
2046
4-year degree
Class of 2042: K–12 journey
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The Class of 2042 starts kindergarten in Fall 2029.
Countdown to the first day of kindergarten (Fall 2029)
Based on a typical late-August start; check your district calendar.
Class of 2042 Reunions
2052
10-Year Reunion
in 26 years
2067
25-Year Reunion
in 41 years
2092
50-Year Reunion
in 66 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2042
Class of 2042: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2042, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2042
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2040
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2041
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2041
First day of senior year
Fall 2041
FAFSA for the 2042–43 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2041
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2042
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2042
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2042
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2042
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2042
Born in 2024 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2042
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2042
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2042
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2042
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2042
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 2042: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2042 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2042 are typically in Future Student.
How old is the Class of 2042?
Students in the Class of 2042 were mostly born in 2024 and are turning 2 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2042 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2042 were born in 2024 (those born September–December 2023 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2042 start high school?
The Class of 2042 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2038 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2029.
When does the Class of 2042 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2042 graduates in Spring 2042.
When will the Class of 2042 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2042 graduates college in 2046.
When is the Class of 2042 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2042 is in 2052, 26 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2042?
The Class of 2042, born in 2024, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).