Northeast is one of the oldest high schools in Philadelphia, founded in 1890 as the Northeast Manual Training School. Before 1957, it was located at 8th Street and Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia (later the home of Thomas Edison High School). As of June 2016 Northeast High School had 175 graduating classes. Some of the best known alumni include Lil Uzi Vert (hip hop artist), Herb Adderley (hall of fame football player), Eddie Stanky (major league baseball player and manager), Guy Rodgers (hall of fame basketball player), Brent Grimes (former football cornerback), Carlos Mina from Buenos Aires, Argentina (hall of fame soccer player), Sonny Hill (organizer of Philadelphia summer basketball leagues), Ralph Garman (TV/radio personality & podcaster), & Drew Gulak (WWE Cruiserweight Champion & WWE 24/7 Champion).