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From the outside, Monta Vista High School may seem like the ideal high school: numerous AP courses, top national rankings and more. However, step inside and find that there is more to it than meets the eye. Students are wrecked with stress as a result of various factors such as high academic standards and parental pressures, causing them to have negative impacts on their own lives. El Estoque’s Opinion Section examines these nuances, commenting and garnering voices on why one would potentially call our school “Toxic Vista”. CLICK HERE to read more.