How Old Are High School Sopohomors?


High school sophomores are 15 to 16 years of age. Sophomores are in 10th grade which is the second of four years of high school in the United States. Sophomore year is after freshman year and before junior year of high school.

The table below lists all four of the high school years and their corresponding ages.

High School YearAge
Freshman (9th grade)14 to 15 years
Sophomore (10th grade)15 to 16 years
Junior (11th grade)16 to 17 years
Senior (12th grade)17 to 18 years
Ages of high school students in the United States

Are Sophomores 10th Graders?

Yes, sophomores are 10th graders and are in their second year of high school.

What Comes After Sophomore In High School?

After sophomore year in high school students move on to junior year (11th grade) followed by senior year (12th grade).

What Comes Before Sophomore Year Of High School?

Before sophomore year of high school is freshman year, 9th grade.

Freshman year is the first year of high school and students that are freshman are 14 to 15 years of age.

Allen

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