Baldwin Boys' High School is named after the school's founder and renowned philanthropist, John Baldwin from Berea, Ohio, USA. The name "Baldwin" descends from a royal derivation and is of German extraction meaning "Bold Winner."

The school's remarkable odyssey took wings at Alexandria Street, Bangalore with the steadfast aim to provide schooling for the English - speaking Methodist children. The school faced many hardships like paucity of funds, dwindling strength and so forth, but emerged triumphant through sheer will, persistence and relentless commitment. This is a testament to our school's resolve and strength. The school was on the verge of closure brought about by unforeseen crisis; nevertheless, Mr John Baldwin's generous donation of three thousand dollars resurrected the school. The funds were utilized to acquire land and buildings to fulfil the purpose of propagating quality education.
The school has grown from strength to strength setting new benchmarks with the changing times. The well-planned school infrastructure has been expanding to accommodate the ever-growing strength. The school has been fortunate to have qualified and experienced teachers who are known for their persistence and dedication to the noble profession.