Iowa will soon have ten charter schools open statewide, including a new high school in Des Moines’ East Village.
Des Moines Prep is operated by Opportunity Education, a nonprofit founded by billionaire Joe Ricketts. This year, Des Moines Prep will offer eighth and ninth grades, with plans to add higher grades in the coming years.
Matt Lakis is the school’s founding principal. He says the school is open to students across the state, regardless of learning needs…