The 41 Best Gifts for High School Grads at Every Budget

High schoolers had quite a different experience this past school year, figuring out how to adapt through the pandemic. Whether they enrolled in online classes, were home schooled by parents, or attended class IRL through an alternate schedule, just like us, they persevered in unprecedented times. With the help of their teachers and a little technology, high school seniors figured out how to continue class to reach the finish line of graduating this spring.

Whether they are having a graduation party for the class of 2021 or not, a “congrats!” accompanied by a unique and creative gift is in order. If your grad is heading off to college, taking a gap year, continuing trade school, or jumping right into the work force, the high school graduate in your life is off to an exciting new chapter in their lives, so you want to make sure you gift the grad in your life something that celebrates this special moment.

But let’s face it, Gen Z can be difficult to shop for. That’s why we scoured the internet to curate a list of the best high school graduation gifts. We cover all price points, including personalized Etsy goods, college dorm room essentials, last-minute graduation gifts from Amazon, and all-around sentimental graduation gifts. From luxe items of high school graduation gift from parents, down to more inexpensive high school graduation gifts for a more distant acquaintance, you're bound to find the best gift ideas for anyone wearing a 2021 cap and gown. Whether you’re their parent, aunt, uncle, sibling, or neighbor, we bring you the 41 top graduation gift ideas at every budget for him, her, or they/ them.