Opus has begun construction on a new dedicated high school for Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, Iowa.
The 133,670-square-foot facility is located at 4300 136th St. in Urbandale, Iowa, on 104 acres the school purchased in 2024 with a generous gift. The new campus is a key part of Des Moines Christian School’s Build Today | Plan for Tomorrow campaign, a comprehensive plan to enhance the student experience for future generations.
Des Moines Christian School currently serves 1,500 students in grades Pre-K-12 on its 26-acre Urbandale campus. The new high school, being built one mile away, will include a two-story academic wing with 24 classrooms and three labs, including dedicated STEM spaces; a state-of-the-art gymnasium with a regulation collegiate-sized basketball court and bleacher seating for more than 2,000 fans; dedicated spaces for wellness, fine arts and student activities; a natural light-filled common space with an electric fireplace; a student-led coffee shop; and outdoor learning and dining spaces.
Opus is the construction manager on the project and is working with SVPA Architects, the architect of record.
