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The study aimed to reveal the role of psychological immunity in reducing the phenomenon of school dropout among preparatory school students in the village of Iksal, Nazareth District.The descriptive and predictive method was employed due to its suitability for the study's objectives.The study sample consisted of 144 male and female students in the preparatory stage and 20 male and female teachers teaching this stage.The results indicated that the overall level of psychological immunity among the students was high, covering all its dimensions, including emotional flexibility, social support and adaptation, and control.The findings also showed that the level of school dropoutaccording to teachers-was high, particularly among students with behavioral problems, low academic achievement, frequent absenteeism, and limited participation in school activities.The results further revealed no statistically significant differences in psychological immunity attributed to grade level (7th, 8th, 9th), nor were there differences in school dropout attributed to teachers' gender or years of experience.Linear regression analysis showed a significant positive effect of: Emotional flexibility, and social support and adaptation on reducing school dropout, while the control dimension showed no significant effect.The study recommended adopting a comprehensive approach to addressing student dropout, emphasizing the need to consider the interrelated individual, social, economic, and cultural factors shaping students' lives.It also stressed the importance of strengthening psychological immunity and creating a supportive educational environment involving the school, family, and community.