Opus Underway on Construction of 133,670 SF Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, Iowa

Opus begins construction on new high school for Des Moines Christian School

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.

Opus Underway on Construction of 133,670 SF Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale, Iowa

URBANDALE, IOWA — Opus is under construction on a new dedicated high school for Des Moines Christian School in the suburb of Urbandale. The 133,670-square-foot facility will be located at 4300 136th St. on 104 acres that the school purchased in 2024 via a gift. Des Moines Christian School currently serves 1,500 students in grades Pre-K through 12 on its 26-acre Urbandale campus. The new high school, being built one mile away, will include a two-…